Nifedipine for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Procardia, Procardia XL Afeditab CR
Reviews for Nifedipine
- dd ...
- September 2, 2017
"This medication makes my gums swell. [Gingival hyperplasia]"
- Aqu...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 22, 2018
"Took for two weeks. Did okay at lowering my blood pressure, but gave me agonizing migraines that made me nauseous as well. Doctor switched me to Norvasc."
- Bub...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 22, 2022
Nifedipine "I’ve been on 60 mg Adalat CC for 8 years now. Only real side effect is having to pee quite often. When working in the heat, I sometimes get an itchy feeling on my chest skin."
- Geo...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 27, 2022
"Not sure, but I feel lightheaded. Blood pressure is down, but not sure if it is helping. Pressure is down, but it's been at 200. No bad effects."
- Anonymous
- January 2, 2018
"The pills don't even dissolve in my system. There is a hard plastic-like substance on them under the coating. I just poop them out. Waste of money."
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"The most severe side effect of this drug is sexual dysfunction and lack of sleep. So it is not healthy for guys who still want to enjoy their sex life."