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I get nifedipine from my rheumy for raynauds. should i tell my cardiologist/ep about it? will nifedipine change the way my pacemaker behave?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

You should share: your medication history with all of your health care providers regardless of who gives you the drugs. Of course tell your cardiologist/EP. Nifedipine will have NO affect on your pacemaker or its function.

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Answered 12/16/2015

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A member asked:

I get nifedipine from my rheumy for raynauds. should i tell my cardiologist/ep about it? will nifedipine change the way my pacemaker behave?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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