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

• tan...
• July 13, 2011

"I have experienced many ways of taking nifedipine to get rid of the headaches. My doctor has me taking 30 mg XL 3 times a day instead of 90 mg once a day, and I got rid of the headaches and all those other symptoms that you sometimes get."

• Kat...
• 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 it 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 calves. It is the old thing that allows me to be outside to watch my kids' games, so I will use it on a limited basis."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2011

"I recently started taking Adalat CC. I have found that if I take it before bed instead of in the 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 I still get splotchy on my hands, and some blueness shows sometimes."

• Cal...
• July 8, 2012

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

• Ray...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

"They think I just have primary Raynaud's. 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 recurring sore throat, and headache. But the Raynaud's episodes are less frequent and shorter. But I am uncomfortable much of the time due to the side effects."

• jun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2021

"I was started on this medication at 30 mg, then 60 mg daily. It has been bumped up to 90 mg. 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."

• Ang...
• 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 the early morning after getting out of bed. After taking this drug for 42 days, I stopped taking it to see if it played a factor in new symptoms. The same day I stopped, I had a heart doctor appointment. Told the doctor 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 doctor 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 be a big problem if I hadn’t stopped taking the nifedipine!"

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2025

"Lifesaver for my Raynaud's. I felt the blood entering my fingers five minutes after the first pill. My hands are now warmer, do not get numb, and turn white or blue, and my feet are warmer also. My whole body is so much warmer and more normal. I love it!!!!"

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2025

"I was put on nifedipine 30 mg ER a week ago. I have serious Raynaud's, especially in my feet and toes. They are very cold at night, and I have to wear socks 24 hours a day or it is painful. I decided to go to a vascular surgeon to find out what my problem is. It turns out that I have peripheral artery disease in addition to Raynaud's, which limits my circulation and slightly raises my blood pressure, so in addition to nifedipine ER, I was put on a low dose statin (10 mg). Nifedipine worked immediately! My toes became warmer and didn't keep me awake at night, although I still wear socks to bed. I have no other side effects from these drugs and am grateful that I have no more blue toes! I like the extended-release pill, which I take once daily on an empty stomach at night before bed. I will review again after taking for 3 months, but I do not expect any side effects from it."

• Dai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 7, 2013

Nifedipine "It works very well to control Raynaud's. It makes a huge difference."

• Mom...
• December 17, 2013

Nifedipine "Taken for migraines, this also 100% removed my Raynaud's."

• bne...
• 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."

• Anonymous
• February 9, 2011

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."

• ele...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 15, 2013

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

• 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."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2010

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

• jbo...
• 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 10 mg 3 times a day, and it is a wonder drug."

• Car...
• 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!"