Nifedipine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Procardia, Procardia XL Afeditab CR

Nifedipine has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 157 reviews on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 43% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Nifedipine

Jina
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 2, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "STOP TAKING THIS DRUG!!! It’s dangerous, for me it causes chest pain, swollen feet and legs, tingly feet, burning sensation in the legs, headaches, weight gain, sharp pains in the lower back, heart palpitations, numbness. I took it for one month, I wish I didn’t. Dr kept telling me to keep taking it or else I will have a stroke. All the dr care about is $$$$$"

1 / 10

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jlwha
Taken for less than 1 month
December 17, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I took this today for the first AND LAST time. A couple of hours after taking my newly prescribed 30 mg dose, my heart was pounding and a migraine started. I had a panic attack because I was so distraught over the side effects. It's been 10 hours, and my head is still throbbing. I cannot wait for this pill to be out of my body completely. There has got to be better BP meds out there! I have been miserable all day. I will not take this again!"

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Shooby
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 11, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Was taking 3 other beta blocker (losartan, metoprolol & clonidine) meds for hypertension. I was prescribed nifedipine 60mg ER to further lower my BP. Nifedipine effectively lowered my BP, but I soon developed a severe cough w/mucous and phlegm, and wheezing which is quite annoying. I took the nifedipine for two and one-half months and stopped w/o doctor's advice because I couldn't take the coughing and wheezing. Saw the doctor two weeks later and she said the cough would go away, but it DID NOT. No antihistamine or cough syrup has eliminated this. Seeing the doctor again tomorrow which is approx two months later; praying for relief. Has anyone else experienced this?"

1 / 10

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raburn
April 4, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Wow, after trying four different medications to lower my blood pressure with no success, nifedipine keeps my bp @ 118/76 as an average. So far I have had no side effects, as I have been taking the medication for almost five months."

9 / 10

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Mrs...
February 6, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "nifedipine Er (XI) 30 mg Does great job controlling blood pressure, but the side effects are getting too much to bear. Memory loss, muscle cramps/stiffness, dry mouth and lips and tingling around lips, dry throat, increased urination, severe itching (head, hands, forearms, face), shakiness, upper (r) abdominal pain, vision changes, drastic hair loss, trouble sleeping. Put shod foot on floor and couldn't tell if it was on floor or not."

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Red...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 4, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Nifedipine 30MG for 1 week for High Blood Pressure. Feel shaky inside, legs stay cold, joint aches, insomnia, and skin tingles at night. I take this medicine along with my Losartan. I hope I can get over all the side effects."

3 / 10

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Johnt...
Taken for 10 years or more
January 3, 2015

Nifedical XL (nifedipine) for High Blood Pressure "I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure in 1993, only Medication my Dr. found to work for me Nifedical XL 60 MG tablet. My Dr. started me on 1 x 60 MG, 1 Hydrochlorothiazide 25 MG, 1 Losartan 100 MG, but my high blood pressure were still high. So Dr. give me 2 x 60 MG tablets of Nifedical, & my blood pressure has been good since. I been taking 2 Nifedical XL 60 MG for 21 years now. I had no problem or side effect until my Dr. and Specialist put me on Avodart 0.5 MG I took for 27 months. The Interaction between Nifedical and Avodart enlarge my breast especially my right one & cause ejaculation disorder. If it weren't for this websites Interaction Information on my medication I'll be still taking Avodart. My Dr.'s didn't no or care, or say I'm sorry, or I didn't know; cold people they are."

10 / 10

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Janedoe
Taken for less than 1 month
October 9, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Started Nifedipine 90mg ER once a day, after giving birth to my son. Immediately I noticed strange symptoms but blew it off thinking it was my anxiety. 3 weeks later I realized that its was the medicine that was giving me terrible anxiety. I’ve experienced, chest burning, pain in my hands, flutters, chest pain, tingling in legs, diarrhea, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness. Just plain awful. If side effects get worse I’ll be heading to the ER."

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male
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 25, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I am posting again. It's been about 6 months. Nifedipine has dropped my Blood Pressure significantly. Daily readings are 120 over 71. It's a medical miracle for me. No side effects. Not taking any other meds at this time."

10 / 10

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Ang
January 3, 2019

Procardia (nifedipine) for Raynaud's Syndrome "I experienced Raynauds for 20 years. Not just in cold weather. It would happen even when I sometimes walked down the frozen food aisle in a supermarket. One day my cardiologist suggested I try Nifedipine. Said it possibly might help. Hands would get white and numb. Painful too. After 20 yrs, this was such a blessing to finally not have numbness and pain almost every day. I'm very thankful for it. No adverse effects at all!"

10 / 10

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Petulz
Taken for less than 1 month
December 27, 2012

Adalat (nifedipine) for Raynaud's Syndrome "I've had no numbness in my fingers or toes since starting this medicine. Before starting I could not even carry a jug of milk without my fingers losing color from lack of blood flow. Even driving with mittens on was a problem. Now circulation is great. Only complaint is the terrible headaches and tiredness and a bit of insomnia. Still trying to decide what's worse....the headaches or the numbness all winter. "

9 / 10

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Vally
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 21, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed 30 mg nifedipine for the longest time with no major issues but after a while stopped controlling my blood pressure. After increasing to 60 mg once per day I started to have the worst side effects... Lightheadedness, flushed face and body, and then the heart would start racing. Even led to a 911 call in the middle of the night. Going back to 30mg now and might end up off of it all together. Controlled my blood pressure wonderfully at the higher dose but can't stand the side effects."

5 / 10

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Tam
Taken for less than 1 month
August 16, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking nifedipine ER 30 mg tablets for 3 weeks. My pressure is lower but I cannot deal with the side effects. I am having spinning in my head, flushing in my face, numbness in my feet, pulse racing, and it feel like I will pass out. I called my doctor made an appointment for tomorrow to have this medication changed. This medication is not for me."

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Bam
Taken for 1 to 2 years
September 28, 2019

For Raynaud's Syndrome "I am physically fit 51 year old male. My job requires me to ride a motorcycle and I also ride bicycles for exercise and competition. I had been dealing with this painful condition of Raynaud's syndrome for several years. It became bad enough that during January, my toes would be numb for about 12 hours of the day. I ended up with painful blisters on the ends of my toes. I finally made an appointment with my PCP and he prescribed Nifedepine 30. It is awesome! No side effects and I only take it during the winter months."

8 / 10

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Bellas...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 30, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "My doctor started me on this after my BP was high and since I am a busy mom the once a day dosing would be easy. Within two days my blood pressure was controlled and I slept great. Nursing hint, take your blood pressure meds that cause drowsiness at night. The Procardia helped me sleep wonderfully. However, I ended up with a massive fecal impaction from this medication and almost shut down my intestines. Be aware it is a bad, bad side effect."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
July 23, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Been taking for several month and swelling in my ankles and calves are a minor issue. First thing I do when I come home from work is put my feet up for about 30 minutes and that helps. Within about an 1 1/2 hours after going to bed I have to get up to pee, I think this is caused by the fluid build up. Blood pressure has been very good on this, about 126/85. I do feel tired and do not seem to have much energy most of the time."

8 / 10

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lgj
July 7, 2015

Procardia (nifedipine) for Raynaud's Syndrome "This medication is a miracle for me. I have been diagnosed with raynauds over 40 yrs ago and the past 10 yrs I have been taking Procardia. Feels like I don't even suffer from this disease anymore. I highly recommend this drug"

10 / 10

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Lorna
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 24, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "This medication nifedipine ER 30mg for blood pressure change my life, I’m now so foggy head, heat flushes, headache, shortness of breath, tight bloated stomach, feeling unwell. This is not easy for a person to bear on a regular basis"

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Jayde
Taken for less than 1 month
January 8, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "My doctor changed my medication to nifedipine, and the first night I took it, it was horrible. I'm writing this review while being treated in the emergency room. I was awakened from my sleep because my heart was racing, which triggered my anxiety. My heart rate went up to 150, and I have never had that happen to me before. My husband had to call an ambulance to get me to the ER. It's the scariest experience ever."

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Uppsala
Taken for less than 1 month
November 27, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Was given nifedipine 40mg while in the hospital for my high BP. It gave me stroke-like symptoms. I couldn't talk, move & left side of face drooped. The "stroke team" was called to my bedside. 8 Drs were clambering over me, yet I could not communicate one iota!"

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Pilot...
Taken for 10 years or more
December 9, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Not all NIFEDIPINE are the same. For me only works the one made by Mylan in "PINK" color. Their other color does not works for me. Using it for about 15 years, every day. Today, my Blood Pressure reads: 145/78 with 95 heart rate. Yes, at times it goes up to 175, but the next day it comes down. Have no problem with it."

8 / 10

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Megan
Taken for less than 1 month
November 18, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was placed on the above referenced drug on October 27, 2021. My blood pressure did indeed drop from 196/109 157/88 after about two days of taking it. By the 6 day I started feeling major side effects: neck and shoulder pain and severe headache that caused me to have to call the paramedics in the middle of the night. It was scary because I felt I was having a stroke. It was the worst headache I had ever experienced. This drug is not for everyone! Definitely not me. God bless whoever takes this medicine. Blessings and miracles."

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nickn...
May 23, 2015

For Raynaud's Syndrome "Diagnosed few years ago. Started on Adalat and holy moly I got use of my hands back in winter. Absolutely amazing. Canada is freaking cold around minus 30 so you can imagine how that works with raynauds. I also have high blood pressure so in my case it is one pill does two jobs."

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Scary...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 11, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Nifedipine XL 30mg: Worst feeling on this medication! On it because I want to fall pregnant, very few hypertensives on market that are safe. - This medication increased my HR by 20bpm on the first day - The second day was similar and my BP only remained down in the morning not evening (which is typical for me anyway without meds) - Third day contemplated stopping due to the BPM increasing and I should have .. I called paramedic because my resting HR got to 120-130BPM triggered anxiety, felt chest was fluttering and flushed feeling and funny sensation as if my heart would give out or pass out. Upon checking my BP: 180/120!!! How can a medication trigger anxiety type effects and not control BP. This was all provoked by the medication, it was only at the 11-12h mark did I start to feel better My usual BPM is 65-75 I will not continue this medication. An effect like that is very harmful for myself, cannot imagine what it could do to the child if I had conceived on this med!"

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jkano
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 3, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Been taking Nifedipine and Lisinopril for 10 years or more, Dr raised my Nifedidine to 90mg from 30mg. My ankles swell to the size of a Grapefruit during the day. I take it at night and I urinate about 5 times and I mean urinate. By morning my ankle's look normal, but it starts all over again! I take Lasix too with little results to the swelling ?? See Dr tomorrow and will switch to something not sure?"

3 / 10

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