What is Nifedipine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: NifedipineBrand:
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure or coronary heart disease.
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How do members experience Nifedipine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynaud's disease | 99 | 14 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 82 | 29 | |
| Spinal cord injury | 36 | 0 | |
| Pulmonary hypertension | 29 | 0 | |
| Undifferentiated connective tissue disease | 23 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 3 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Lightheadedness | 2 | |
| Low blood pressure | 2 | |
| Swelling in ankles | 2 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 40 |
Member evaluations
LapisLee
evaluated on Apr 05, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Major
- Side effects: None
j
jiencar
evaluated on Jul 04, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
jim0425
evaluated on Aug 18, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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