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Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Viaivan Kemper asks

Q: can diltiazem cause leg cramps and spasms?

I am sensitive to any medication causing leg cramps. am not on diuretic just started diltizem an having awful leg cramps

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7/22/10 11:26pm

Hi Viaivan,

 

Yes, muscle cramps is a potential side effect of the medication diltiazem. I recommend discussing with your physician.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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By Viaivan Kemper— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 07/20/10