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How soon after starting a calcium channel blocker does edema occur in patients if they are affected by this side effect? within 1 week?

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Dr. Moe Zafarani answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Its variable: It can happen as early as couple of days, its variable really.

Answered 3/12/2016

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