Nifedipine and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Aut...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 23, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Been using Nifedipine ER for 2 years. The last three months, I started noticing more side effects. With the process of eliminating all meds except for the Nifedipine ER, the side effects were definitely from the Nifedipine ER. More swelling in my feet & ankles & even my arms. Made me more stuffy, fatigued & tired after only mild exertion, bloating & constipation. The worst of it was the tachycardia I was experiencing. It was coming on anywhere from 30 mins to 4 hours after taking it. I have been diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia a long time ago & it never bothered me until recently. It must be something new they are putting in the Nifedipine ER. IF YOU HAVE TACHYCARDIA, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. IT WILL MAKE YOUR TACHYCARDIA WORSE. It also didn’t keep my blood pressure steady. Doctor tried adjusting the dosage & it didn’t work & made the side effects worse. BEWARE OF THIS MEDICATION."

• ala...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was switched from Enalapril 10 mg, which was causing hair loss and not controlling my blood pressure very well, to 30 mg Procardia (generic). As soon as my second day on it, I had a headache (unusual for me) and felt extremely tired. My blood pressure was down to 132/88, and I was pleased. On the third day, I started with insomnia, a worse headache, I felt anxious, dizzy, and foggy. In the afternoon, my feet started feeling weird, and my blood pressure was elevated again (154/90). I was also starting to feel very depressed. I called my doctor, and he told me to stop taking the medication. I'd rather lose weight and exercise to control my blood pressure than experience these side effects!"

• Ame...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on nifedipine 30 mg for 7 days. I have the shakes right now, my chest feels tight. It’s 1:25 am, I can’t sleep. My heart is racing, and my blood pressure is still high this whole time! The first 2 days it was 80 over 60, now it’s kinda high at 154/87. I’ve been having headaches. I’m always tired, this sucks. Tonight will be the last time I take nifedipine."

• Pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2012

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. My only complaint is the terrible headaches, tiredness, and a bit of insomnia. I'm still trying to decide what's worse: the headaches or the numbness all winter."

• Anonymous
• July 23, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Been taking for several months 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 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."

• Mag...
• October 31, 2013

For Raynaud's Syndrome "I have been taking 1 tablet of nifedipine XL 30 mg ER for almost 2 years. I stop in the summer and start again when it gets cold, and that works well for me. I haven't had any of the side effects, such as rashes or headaches, but I have been very tired, and now that I think of it, it's probably because I've been taking it during the day instead of at night like I used to. The only problem with that is if you like to have a cocktail, and for times like that, I just don't take it."

• Duf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Nifedipine did drop my high blood pressure. But I also felt tired, lousy, dizzy, difficulty sleeping, lightheaded, shortness of breath (used Ventolin to get a full breath), and my doctor said to stop it after two weeks now. I hope there are other options. Lisinopril seems to be a favorite among my peers. Wish me luck."

• Mik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 26, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I took Procardia for about 3 years while in college, and I was at a point I was sleeping 18+ hours a day and still tired all the time. I had put on about 60 lbs. and felt horrible, and my blood pressure was erratic at best. I hated this medication!!!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 5, 2025

For High Blood Pressure "My cardiologist was really conscientious about putting me on a high blood pressure medication because of my age and reactions to most medications. She gave me 30-day prescriptions for a few months, and I had to go to monthly follow-ups for about 6 months. I had dizziness for about 3 weeks, but that resolved itself. I also had episodes of extreme tiredness, which a B-complex took care of. I've been taking nifedipine 30 mg once a day for about 3 years, and it's kept my blood pressure under control. The one thing I did learn from my pharmacist was that I tolerated the Procardia XL generic better than the Adalat CC generic. Both are generics for nifedipine, but the delivery is different. The Procardia generic has a tiny hole on one side of the pill. The Adalat generic doesn't have the tiny hole and has embossed numbering/lettering. I'm lucky that I have a pharmacist who notes that preference for me in my profile."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Was on 30 mg a day. Lowers BP, but the first week my hands and feet started to tingle. Second week felt an ill feeling and no energy. The WORST! Also constipation and diarrhea! Ugh!"