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I'm taking verapamil for svt & mild hypertension. how does it differ from diltiazem? diltiazem seems to have less serious possible side effects.

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Good drungs: Both are good medicines for svta and have similar mechanism of action . Check with your physician if you like it changed.

Answered 7/2/2013

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