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Pregabalin calcium channel drug. will it affect my blood vessels.. vaso constrict dilate.. blood pressure heart rate?

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Pregabalin effects: It really should not affect your blood pressure. Pregabalin should also not affect your pulse.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Nerves only: Pregabalin affects the calcium channels in nerves and not blood vessels and shouldn't have any significant effect on BP or heart action.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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