Women will ask whether taking a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, etc) increases their risk of breast cancer
September 2013
Women will ask whether taking a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, etc) increases their risk of breast cancer.
This is due to a recent study suggesting a higher risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women who've used a calcium channel blocker for over 10 years.
Tell women not to be alarmed.
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