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Which calcium channel blocker will lead to lessor (or no) perfipheral edema.?
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Verapamil may be: All calcium channel blockers do to some extent. It depends on the dosage . As dosage goes up probability also increases. But in my experience verapamil does less , but it may cause constipation. I prefer to use combinations.
Answered 10/14/2012
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