Comparing Nifedipine vs Norvasc

For High Blood Pressure: Causes chest pain

For High Blood Pressure: I was prescribed 30 mg nifedipine for the longest time with no major issues but after a while stopped controlling my blood pressure. After increasing to 60 mg once per day I started to have the worst side effects... Lightheadedness, flushed face and body, and then the heart would start racing. Even led to a 911 call in the middle of the night. Going back to 30mg now and might end up off of it all together. Controlled my blood pressure wonderfully at the higher dose but can't stand the side effects.

For High Blood Pressure: With the DASH diet and exercise my BP was still high and the doctor increased my daily 5mg of Norvasc to 10mg. It helps decrease my usual 170/104 to approx 150/70 but only for a few hours. I am fatigued, headaches and super cold feet and hands constantly. I also have muscle cramps. I feel as if I had a heart attack a few days ago but my doctor says its gastritis. The side effects are worse than hypertension itself! Maybe I need a new medicine and/or a new physician. Good health to you!

For High Blood Pressure: I have been on Narvasc 5mg for about 4 months. It doesn't control my blood pressure for the 24 hours and my pulse constantly stays elevated. I have swelling in my feet and ankles and I'm tired all the time. I get flushing sensations and ringing in my ears sometimes. Also feel dizzy at times and have dry mouth. All these medications are horrible. We have no choice but to suffer if we take them or not take them.