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Calcium channel blocker medicines

Calcium channel blockers can lower blood pressure or slow the heart rate. They might be used to treat high blood pressure, angina caused by coronary artery disease, and fast or irregular heart rhythms. They may be used to prevent migraine or cluster headaches.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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