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Interactions of atenolol and cardizem CD
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Interactions of atenolol and cardizem CD
by Mark-G, Jan 06, 1999 12:00AM
I have recently (October) had a heart attack and had an angioplast and a stent. I've also had double bypass surgery. I am currently taking 25 mg of atenolol twice a day and 300 mg of cardizem once a day. Recent blood tests have shown that my triglyceride level has been rising and is currently over 300. I have heard that the combination of these two drugs can raise triglyceride levels. Is this true?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Cardio MD - MTR, Jan 06, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Mark, thank you for your question. Beta blockers alone can raise the LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, but these increases are usually not clinically relevant. Calcium channel blockers do not affect lipid levels alone or in combination with beta blockers. I suggest that you speak with your cardiologist about how to address this problem.
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