Nifedipine for Raynaud's Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Procardia, Procardia XL Afeditab CR

Nifedipine has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 42 reviews for the off-label treatment of Raynaud's Syndrome. 69% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 10% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Nifedipine

Kathy...
August 2, 2016

"It most definitely works at stopping my attacks when the cold hits. I used to have attacks all day, even if I just opened the refrigerator to take out the milk my hands would turn white. However, I get really bad muscle spasms. Mostly on my legs, but can be all over. I only take it when the temperature is cold and I know I will be outside watching a sporting event. I just started taking it again this week and have been getting muscle spasms in my jaw and behind my ribs as well as my calfs. It is the old things that allows me to be outside to watch my kids games so I will use it on a limited basis."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
March 19, 2011

"I recently started taking Adalat CC. I have found that if I take it before bed instead of mornings I don't get headaches but if I take it in the morning I feel funny and have a headache for most of the morning. I have found that I still have Raynaud's attacks but I recover somewhat better and I don't get as numb as I did but still get splotchy on hands and some blueness shows sometimes."

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Cal-l...
July 8, 2012

"Raynaud's primary syndrome diagnosed 1997. Nothing happened until 2011 when I had a blood clot in my left calf. My toes started to turn purple and hospital had decided to amputate my L leg 3" below knee. I went online and found Nifedipine XL. Had my Dr order it for me and in 2 weeks it calmed my pain in foot so it healed. All the skin peeled off with some toe nails and today I'm on 60mg once daily. Now, I've noticed that whenever my body has a stressful event-migraine chronic (botox) helps so much. But, when I do get a migraine that happens when my next shot is close to due date (every 3 months) I'll get an aura with migraine and my Raynauds will kick in more with the itching at first. Don't scratch-running water over it."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 1, 2010

"I just started using this medication for my Raynaud's flare-ups which made me extremely cold, especially at night. Procardia XL has been great for improving the circulation in my hands and feet and has kept me warm. My only complaint about the medication is the tension headaches I have been getting since starting the medication and facial flushing. Both are easy to deal with though."

8 / 10

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Rayna...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 20, 2021

"They think I just have primary Raynauds. I'm not entirely convinced... Side effects took a week to get used to. They still come and go. My heart rate is higher now, I get a reoccurring sore throat, and headache. But the Raynauds episodes are less frequent, and shorter. But I am uncomfortable much of the time due to the side effects."

5 / 10

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junge...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 26, 2021

"I was started on this medication at 30mg then 60mg daily. It has been bumped up to 90mg. I finally am starting to notice. My hands seem to be warm more frequently and not freezing. And I now can put my hands under cold water without them burning. I'm actually surprised this medication is actually working."

9 / 10

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Angel...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 28, 2021

"Put on medication to treat symptoms of Raynaud disease after suffering over a year. However taking medication 31 days I started new symptoms. Which was rapid heart rate and extreme tremors that lasted sometimes more than an hour in early morning after getting out of bed. After taking this drug for 42 days I stopped taking to see if it played a factor new symptoms. The same day I stopped I had a heart dr appointment. Told dr the new symptoms. He told me to change the time in which I take my atenolol from morning to before bed. Now a few days later new symptoms have vanished! I read online nifedipine causes rapid heart rate. Why couldn’t my heart dr put two and two together? These are the kind of things he should know as a heart specialist. Yes this did stop the Raynaud disease symptoms and the benefits were greater than the risk, but now the risk created new symptoms that would have continued to a big problem if I hadn’t stopped taking the Nifedipine!"

5 / 10

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DaisyMa
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 7, 2013

Adalat (nifedipine) "It works very well to control Raynaud's. It makes a huge difference."

9 / 10

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Old...
December 4, 2015

"I have just been diagnosed with Raynaud's syndrome due to my very insufficient vascular blood flow in my legs. I have been nifedipine for 2 days and my feet toes and upper legs are already warmer."

9 / 10

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Mom...
December 17, 2013

Adalat (nifedipine) "Taken for migraines, this also 100% removed my Raynauds"

10 / 10

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bnewman
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 29, 2019

"I've had Raynaud's for decades and just lived with it. A new rheumatologist said my capillaries could be damaged and prescribed nifedipine. I was surprised at how well it works, no side effects."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 9, 2011

Procardia (nifedipine) "I have found this medicine very helpful. There was an adjustment period with headaches and dizziness. But it did get better, and the improvements are well worth it."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 22, 2012

"It works okay for mild to moderate cold exposure but not for long term or very cold temperatures."

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eleith
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 15, 2013

"Works well and helps with hand pain from tendonitis."

9 / 10

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robmag
December 22, 2014

Adalat (nifedipine) "NIfedipine helps"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
July 14, 2010

"Took this for 3 weeks and developed a severe rash, burning and itchy, it appeared all over my arms and legs and hands. Lost much sleep. Didn't improve Raynaud's syndrome."

1 / 10

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jbop
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 11, 2017

"Since taking nifedipine (fast acting/quick release), I can keep my Raynaud's symptoms at bay. I take it 10mg 3x a day, and it is a wonder drug."

10 / 10

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sinu
July 23, 2011

Adalat (nifedipine) "Its good."

10 / 10

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Carl
Taken for less than 1 month
January 14, 2024

"First dose worked to prevent my symptoms (numb fingers) in 45°F or lower temperatures. My hands and feet feel warm to the touch for the first time in years! Honestly couldn't be happier!"

10 / 10

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