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Read gabapentin is a ca channel blocker. i've had low vit d raising pth w/ low ca. does ca ch blocker raise or lower calcium in the blood?

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Dr. Diane Stein answered

Specializes in Pediatric Neurology

Neither: Calcium channel blockers work to block the flow of calcium in/out of cells but no not affect the calcium level in the body or the blood in general.

Answered 10/20/2016

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