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Could stopping diltiazem trigger off some kind of unstable angina? was taking for 11months cured chest pain etc. 2 weeks of stopping, worse symptoms.
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Maybe: If you have coronary spasm (a very rare entity), stopping diltiazem could trigger worsening symptoms. Why did you stop?
Answered 7/29/2014
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Yes: yes -- and you probably want to resume the meds straightaway!
Answered 8/7/2014
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