Question 1

if i take calcium channel blockers, am i increasing my chance of osteoporosis later in life?

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Possibly: Calcium channel blockers due decrease calcium absorption.  Talk to your doctor about it.  I assume you are on the calcium channel blocker for a good reason and should not stop it unless instructed by your doctor.  You can take steps to avoid osteoporosis such as eating a calcium rick diet, doing daily weight bearing exercies, like walking, and having 15 minutes of sun exposure a day.

Question 2

what are some calcium channel blockers?

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Too many: There are too numerous to mention...Would suggest a simple google search.

Question 3

what're safety concerns of calcium channel blockers?

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Low HR & BP: Low heart rate (centrally acting) or low bp.

Question 4

why do calcium channel blockers make me feel tired?

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Calcium blockers.: The side effect of fatigue is experienced with almost every drug. This is because we also see it with placebo. It is possible the calcium blockers make you tired and there are several pharmacologic reasons why they might. The incidence of fatigue with those drugs isn't significantly higher than with most other drugs however.

Question 5

what are some long term negative side effects of calcium channel blockers?

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Too broad an answer: Ther are 3 major types of calcium channel blockers and each has unique effects and side effects.The common thing about them is that by its molecular action they relax smooth muscles otherwise they are completely different from each other and sometimes have opposite effects. One lowers the heart beat the other increases it. Constipation is common in one but not in others.Gum swelling in one etc

Question 6

how do calcium channel blockers work on bp?

Accepted Answer

Lower it: They lower bp.

Question 7

what are commonly prescribed calcium channel blockers?

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Calcium blockers: nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil,

Question 8

what are the means by which calcium channel blockers work?

Accepted Answer

Ca blockers: They block the channel which gets calcium into cells so that the calcium needed for smooth muscle function is blocked resulting in decreased vascular resistance.

Question 9

how many days does it take calcium channel blockers to become fully effective?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Generally speaking, and depending on the specific drug within the class of calcium channel blockers, the answer is roughly 2 to 4 weeks to reach maximum effect, though  approximately 80% of the effect is achieved in the first week. Your mileage may vary.

Question 10

why can calcium channel blockers cause itching?

Accepted Answer

Itching weth CCBs: You can get allergic reaction with rash and itching with any medicine.So some people who are allergic to ccbs, can get rash and itching as they are allrgic to the medicine.

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