works well for me. I've seen that breaking the tablets are not recommended, but I now am paying 1/2 price for my dose by taking only 1/2. Is that a serious problem?
I am taking Nifedipine ER (XL) tabs for Raynaud's. My RX is for 30MG but I find that 1/2 tablet?
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- 14 Jul 2010 by kanaster
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- nifedipine, raynaud's syndrome
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14 Jul 2010
Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. It is not recommended to break extended release tabs.
Read more: http://www.drugs.com/nifedipine.html#ixzz0tgDBivWQ
Delila14 Jul 2010
Hi, as the last person commented, it isn't recommended to break a controlled release drug as it simply won't work properly.
On a seperate note, I think this is the first question i've answered about raynauds, I have this condition so it's nice to be able to give advice!
I used to take adalat (nifedipine), twice a day, but always forgot to take it twice daily, so was put on XL tabs. They worked really well, really warmed me up(!), but if i forgot to take a dose i got the worst headaches, as it messes with your BP, have you experienced this? I became quite complacent and had to stop them as the headaches were worse to bare than the coldness. Do you have it in your hands and feet (more common) or all over (like me, less common)? I hope you don't mind me asking??
kanaster
14 Jul 2010
I appreciate you comment on Raynaud's. I only have it in my hands and feet, but haven't had the headache and B.P. problems you have. I have noticed swelling in one ankle since I started and cutting the dose helped a little.
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Delila
15 Jul 2010
Hi i agree with the last response, and i know you are breaking the tabs as this is cheaper, but a lower dose tablet would be better for your health, can you ask for more tablets on your prescription so you only pay one charge but get more? If you're honest about what you have been doing i would hope your GP would want to help you out?
kanaster
15 Jul 2010
Good idea. Thanks much.
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Thanks very much for your prompt and helpful answer. I didn't know that, so will ask my doctor for the correct dosage.
Most welcome, hope you get the right answer from your doc, be well!