Can Calcium Blocker Make You Fat?

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Calcium channel blockers, also called calcium antagonists, are a newer category of medications which are used to treat heart disease and hypertension. They can slow the heart rate and relax blood vessels and they work by diminishing the flow of calcium between cells.

Many patients with hypertension have benefited from calcium channel blockers. They are often prescribed for patients with coronary artery disease and are also used for heart rhythm abnormalities and hypertension.

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