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Comparing Adalat vs Nifedipine

Adalat

nifedipine

Nifedipine

Prescribed for Raynaud's Syndrome, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis. Adalat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Nifedipine is used in the treatment of vasospastic angina and occasionally for chronic unstable angina as an add-on to other treatments. Nifedipine should not be used to rapidly drop blood pressure... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.4
7 Reviews

For Raynaud's Syndrome It works very well to control Raynaud's. It makes a huge difference.

9
DaisyMa

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
Petulz
6.5
72 Reviews

For High Blood Pressure Doctor started me on 60 mg to control my BP, later increased to 90 mg. The drug worked great in controlling my BP and I had no side effects for about 3 months. Then the ankle swelling started. It got to a point where I was limping and it was painful to walk down stairs. Doctor decreased dosage to 30 mg and added Coversyl about 2 months ago. Ankle swelling is almost gone and mobility in my ankles is almost back to 100%.

6
Ryan 43 years old

For High Blood Pressure this medication makes my gums swell. [ gingival hyperplysia]

6
dd. gregorius

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Adalat side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, peripheral edema, lower extremity edema, flushing, and flushing sensation.

See the full nifedipine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 20 each
Dosage 30 mg
Per Unit* $1.06 - $1.19
Cost* $21.15 - $23.77
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Other nifedipine brands include: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, and Procardia XL Adalat, Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, and Procardia XL

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

5 hours

5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 748 drugs are known to interact with Adalat:

  • 10 major drug interactions (25 brand and generic names)
  • 677 moderate drug interactions (3897 brand and generic names)
  • 61 minor drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)

A total of 748 drugs are known to interact with nifedipine:

  • 10 major drug interactions (25 brand and generic names)
  • 677 moderate drug interactions (3897 brand and generic names)
  • 61 minor drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You should avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice if you are receiving... more
  • You should avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice if you are receiving... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

December 31, 1981

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

N/A

Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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