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Benefits
Controls high blood pressure.
Controls irregular heartbeats.
Reduces angina (caused by not enough blood supply to the heart).
Action
Relaxes (opens) blood vessels to improve blood flow to the heart.
May slow heart rate and lower the oxygen needs of the heart.
Potential Side Effects
headache
edema (ankle swelling)
nausea
facial flushing
dizziness
constipation
Common Names
Amlodipine (Norvasc®, Lotrel®)
Diltiazem (Cardizem®, Tiazac®)
Bepridil (Vascor®)
Felodipine (Plendil®)
Verapamil (Calan®, Isoptin®, Verelan®)
Nisoldipine (Sular®)
Nifedipine (Adalat®, Procardia®)
Nimodipine (Nimotop®)
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