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Comparing Nifedipine vs Progesterone

Nifedipine

Progesterone

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

Prescribed for Progesterone Insufficiency, Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis, Perimenopausal Symptoms, Amenorrhea, Uterine Bleeding, Premature Labor. May also be prescribed off label for... more

Prescription only

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.6
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
7.2
41 Reviews

For Progesterone Insufficiency The first two years on 100 mg were ok with a very rough 3 month adjustment period of feeling emotionally and physically completely wacked out. After two years I started feeling menopausal symtoms of brain fog again so started taking 200 mg. This is my second month, emotional roller coaster angry outbursts, racing heartbeat, no sleep! I am giving it another month to see if things Will get to normal like before. Maybe I have to go through this every several years, part of getting older.

6
Maureen2

For Progesterone Insufficiency I'm on AK pill. My doctor said my weight problems an acne are from having no progesterone to regulate my hormones. An that it made my testosterone too high, which makes it hard to lose any weight. Took last night. Slept great. No bloat, an high energy. I'm happy so far. Can't say I have any bad side effects. I'll check back if I get any negatives.

8
Shell99

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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

See the full nifedipine side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal cramps, depression, dizziness, and headache.

See the full progesterone side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 20 each
Dosage 30 mg
Per Unit* $1.06 - $1.19
Cost* $21.15 - $23.77
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Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $1.23
Cost* $122.58
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Intramuscular solution
  • Oral capsule

Brand Names
Adalat, Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, and Procardia XL Crinone, Cyclogest, Endometrin, First Progesterone MC10, First Progesterone MC5, Gestone, Menopause... more

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

1 hour

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.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

Oral Formulations

N
Category N Not classified

Excluding Oral Formulations

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

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)

A total of 200 drugs are known to interact with progesterone:

  • 2 major drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)
  • 189 moderate drug interactions (653 brand and generic names)
  • 9 minor drug interactions (18 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

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 31, 1981

May 11, 1978

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** 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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