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This was the only medicine that brought my blood pressure down without side effects. I've been on it for years and am very happy with it.

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Knifedipine | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/1/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Had an emergency c section 1/12/24, because of high blood pressure/pre eclampsia. I was on labetalol and continued to throw it up, had horrible high blood pressure on that one and doctors switched me to nifedipine. All blood pressure meds make me feel horrible. Nifedipine gave me a burning pain in my brain, all over inside my head, it just burns and throbs and I get the worst headache, I also have eye pain. I also have a consistent heart rate of 112-130bpm which for my little heart is a lot. — I’m 5’1, female, weighed about 204lbs during pregnancy,160lbs prior.. but I didn’t have hypertension until the end of my pregnancy. And postpartum. ~~~~Nifedipine makes me feel like I’m living in an out of body experience. I feel out of it, loopy, almost drugged, my thinking becomes disorganized, I can’t follow conversations, I pretend a lot because doctors had accused me of being on drugs because I had hypertension. (Apparently it’s pretty common to be accused of drug use when you deliver early or late or have high blood pressure or your baby is preemie or overweight, go figure). But another issue, for example, I will be talking with a healthcare worker and they’ll ask me a question and it’s as if I cannot focus on what they’re telling me :( before I could think clearly, comprehend conversations, laugh back, but I feel sedated, lucid…shaky, unwell and this med has given me extreme sense of paranoia and anxiety. Which as a postpartum mom, I have to pretend I don’t feel any of that, otherwise they can take my baby away (they already think, I suffer from postpartum depression and on drugs (which isn’t true) but the only med, I’ve been taking is this one. It controlled my blood pressure (so it looks great on readings) but I feel I am going to have a heart attack and die at 32. I legitimately can’t handle the tachycardia on a daily basis caused by this medication. The other side effects is SEVERE water retention, (if I bring this up with my providers they say “it’s normal for you to retain water since you had pre eclampsia”) but I have a huge feeling it’s these pills!! My feet and ankles swell up like balloons. ——— I was in the hospital postpartum for 7 days. While they regulated my blood pressure, worst 7 days of my life. Nifedipine allowed me to go home, because it did stabilize my blood pressure, but at what cost? My heart feels like it’s failing. My body is spent … ——-/ It also constantly feels like I’m short of breath. Almost gasping to breathe, and very fatigued. Doctors mentioned they will be hopefully decreasing my dosage now that I’m postpartum. Please, send me good vibes and prayers so I can get off this medication. -honest mommyRead More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/18/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Started taking nifedipine at the beginning of my pregnancy and it cause my heart rate to shoot up to 150 bpm, went to ER twice before they took me off and switched me to labetalol and tolerated it well till delivery. Labetalol no longer keeping blood pressure down after delivery, nifedipine was added it helps bring my pressure down and I don't get the palpitations because the labetalol keeps the heart rate down, but now Im just dealing with the aches and pains and feeling down most of the day. If this medicine is giving you palpitations during pregnancy you may need to take labetalol instead.Read More Read Less

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Bruce R. | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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This male took this medication for one month and experienced Hair Loss. Stopped it today.

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DS1913 | 35-44 | Female | Patient
10/22/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Started 30mg extended release at 28 weeks pregnant for high blood pressure. My bp was running between 145/90 and 165/98. This medication worked to control my blood pressure, lowering it to a range of 117/75 to 130/85. However, the side effects have been rough. After taking this medication for over a month, I still have daily episodes of heart palpitations. My heart rate will get as high as 170bpm for up to an hour. It usually happens about 2 hours after I take the medication, and almost completely paralyzed me where I cannot do anything for that time apart from concentrate on my breathing. Because I am pregnant, my doctor says there really is no other option and nifedipine is the safest. I’ve been referred to mental health, and told I’m having panic attacks from hormonal changes from pregnancy. I know this is not the case, as the pattern of palpitations is too consistent. Like others have reported, this medication also gives me restless legs and a feeling of weakness throughout my limbs. I do not like this medication. Even on a low dose, and after a month, the side effects are barely manageable. The heart palpitations are worrisome, even though the doctors write it off. I feel it can’t possibly be good for the baby. Read More Read Less

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Jgarn1990 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/7/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Heart racing, chest pains and shortness of breath. This medicine is the worst!!! Avoid it!!

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Fissure Gore | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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For anal fissure: After using Nifedipine 0.2% Petroleum gel, twice a day, for 5 days. I have already noticed an improvement in my fissure. There was no blood today. For the first time, in a long time. It does nothing for pain. Or piles. (hemorrhoids) I cannot say definitively, if it's the "healing factor." I am only using fissure medication. Lidocaine 2% and Nifedipine. Lidocaine gel/Nifedipine don't shrink piles, Lidocaine mildly kills pain, it increases movement though. They are both helping. Along with eating more fibrous fruit and veg. Though I already ate more fruit and veg. than anyone else in the house already... Not much more 1-2 extra servings. 4 to 5 a day, total now. I couldn't be more pleased with the Nifedipine. It's a fairly cheap price, for 1 jar. I have more than a month's worth here. Compared to the other gel $$$. Though I wouldn't be able to walk without the Lidocaine gel. No side-effects from either. Everything is fine, except for spikes of pain. It took 4 days, but I was able to walk the dog finally. I even mowed the lawn. But that was too much. Ouch... I'm paying for it today. Chronic diarrhea caused the problem. The Dr. said to use this stuff until it's gone. Hopefully no surgery. I should take it easy. Stop lifting bro? Nifedipine Petroleum Gel works well, to heal your bum. Quite quickly, I was more than bloody. It was gross. It's surprising how fast the blood stopped.Read More Read Less

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Darleen Mckinniss | 55-64 | Female | Patient
3/26/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I’ve noticed that after I take the medication I always get a headache within a few hours. But it’s also supposed to help with my Raynauds syndrome.

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Katie | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/22/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 38 weeks pregnant, was induced and had my baby. After the birth I still had high blood pressure readings, one as high as 175/95. I was prescribed this med at 30 mg and then 60 mg, both of which did not help with my blood pressure. After having to go back to the hospital I was put in 90 mg and finally my BP started to return to normal readings. However I have woken up with a migraine every day since i started it. I've been nauseous, had tingling fingers and just felt like crap. I'm very happy something worked to bring my BP down, but u cannot wait to feel like myself again and not be in pain all the time. The side effects are brutal.Read More Read Less

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Kimmieecake | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/1/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I started taking this about 3 weeks ago now and the side effects started immediately. I have a major headache ALL DAY, dizziness, tingling in my limbs, it’s hard to walk because my legs feel like jello whenever I take this. I’m severely fatigued and get shortness of breath. I am only 26 years old. I don’t think this is the best medication if you are someone who usually experiences side effects from taking medication. I feel worse than I did before taking it.

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Rog | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/12/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I’ve been taking this medication for high BP since January 2022. I am 88 years old. Twice a day (morning/night). I had a mild stroke in November and was on other BP meds but a cardiologist put me on this med. A few weeks after I started it I started with side effects…My wife has noticed I started going downhill…I feel extremely weak/tired everyday. Muscle aches, dark stools have started now. Told a new cardiologist about side effects but tells me this med doesn’t cause the side effects I have. Wants me to STOP taking it and not take any BP med and see if there’s any difference in the way I feel. I think he’s crazy, I’m afraid if I’m not taking any BP med I will have another stroke. I wouldn’t recommend this for anyone…. I don’t know what to do at this point, the new cardiologist is suppose to be a BP Specialist..hmm Not sure about that..Read More Read Less

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Greywolf | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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Absolutely terrible side effects. I already suffer from anxiety (that I take medication for) and Restless Leg Syndrome that I’ve been trying to manage. This medication is the worst of the three BP meds I’ve taken. I’d rather deal with elevated BP from Losartan or Linsporil for the persistent cough then ever take this again. I’m on 60 once a day and my heart rate is consistently above 110, light headed, dizzy, head ache, and severe shakes and anxiety. That’s not including the “mild” side effects of the red rash and bloating in my feet. I haven’t slept in 4 days and the side effects don’t ease for at least 16 hours. I highly recommend you not take this medication if you suffer from RLS any type of depression or anxiety have any trouble sleeping or have any concerns with heart rate. I’m going to refuse to take this medication and insist I get prescribed something else there is literally no reason for anyone to take this medication. Read More Read Less

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Angelscry2 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/28/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I was put on this medication to treat my symptoms of Raynaud disease after suffering for over a year. It worked wonderfully. However after taking this medication for 31 days I started having new symptoms. First most concerning new symptom was fast rapid heart rate that lasted sometimes more than an hour in early morning after getting out of bed. It was like I was running a marathon. The second symptom was extreme tremors also in early morning after getting out of bed lasting sometimes more than an hour. Like being in a major earthquake. After taking this drug for 42 days I decided to stop to see if it played a factor in these new symptoms. The same day I stopped I also had a heart dr appointment. I informed him of the new symptoms. All he told me to do was change the time in which I take my atenolol from morning to before bed. I didn’t tell him I stopped taking the nifedipine cause he wasn’t the prescriber. Now a few days later and I’ve not experienced those new symptoms when taking the nifedipine. I came to webmd and found that the nifedipine can cause the one rapid heart rate but not the tremors. Why couldn’t my heart dr put two and two together. These are the kind of things he should know as a heart specialist. I’m becoming a better dr than the ones I see! I WANT MY BACHELORS DEGREE! Yes this did stop the Raynaud disease symptoms and the benefits were greater than the risk, but now the risk created new symptoms that would have continued causing a big problem if I hadn’t stopped taking this medication! I don’t know what I’ll do if the Raynaud disease symptoms return. I reckon I’m just screwed then! I WANT MY BACHELORS DEGREE WITH HONORS NOW!Read More Read Less

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LadyInRed | 75 or over | Female | Patient
10/24/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication along with Candasartan got my BP way down. I do not have bad side effects but, I do sometimes get a slight headache and swelling of legs and feet and arms. It doesn't last long and with movement, it dissipates. Also, I will take a diuretic when the swelling is bad. I take the Nifedipine in the morning on an empty stomach and that works well for me. I was getting bad leg cramps while I was in bed so, I elevated my legs and they stopped. I have not noticed any other problems taking this drug. I started it on October 16, 2020. Read More Read Less

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Spring30 | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
10/12/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Have been taking nifedipine for awhile It has lowered my pressures to 130/67 but it has caused terrible leg and ankle swelling. Also eye irritation as if something is in my eyes. I stopped taking a couple days ago and already feel so much better. Will be seeing my doctor tomorrow. I just cannot tolerate this medication. It causes me to feel like a zombie, I wake up in the morning take my meds a few minutes later I have no energy.

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Tiredofmybp | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I went to the ER because my blood pressure was 173/102 I left the hospital with NIFIDEPINE 30mg. The med brought my blood pressure down significantly however Im having intense headaches to the point where I feel nauseous and can’t sleep my doctor said the headaches would stop in a few days into take Tylenol. I’m also experiencing swelling in my hands and legs and feet overall I just feel sick and I’m not happy about being on this medication

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Elaine | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/24/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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I am having a bad reaction ,my bones aches like crazy all the pills i am taking I just found out one of them is giving me diabetes I am going to find out which one and will updates soon.

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Ah64gunr | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I found Losarton was recalled and my heart doc didn't tell me. I stopped Losarton for about 10 days before I could see him again. Well, blood pressure went up 160/90. He put me on 5mg Amlodipine and 25mg Chlorothalidone. All these changes within 2 weeks. I would wake up washed down in sweat,.I had morning nausea and diarrhea. Those things went away within a week so the Amlodipine was doing okay. Well, I finally get to see my family doctor.Got changed to Nifedipine 60mg XL This is the 3rd set of meds changed within 4 weeks.. FIRST DAY TAKING IT...VERY FIRST DAY!!.. Took it at 0930 and slept. By 1700 got up feely loopy and sorta out of touch...at 1800 the Shivers, and any slight cough would bring out a gagging -retching -yakkingg episode that lasted 5 to 10 minutes. I could do this at will. I could cough on purpose and those wretching episodes would follow within seconds. I was droopy, sleepy, my hands were clammy. About a hour later it would go away and I would feel okay but not quite right. I was out of commission so I slept. NEXT DAY. I DID NOT TAKE IT. I LET THIS GO OUT MY SYSTEM...Woke up sweaty at 0430..the cough brought on the wretching-dry heaves for like 15 mins....other than that I felt fine...0800 bp was great, 127/91..When I drove to the store, I got this increasing tingly feeling about my hands, fingers, shoulders and behind my ears....symptoms of an upcoming panic attack..Made it home and went to bed. Got up at noon and switched back to amlodipine and chlorothalidone.Drank water, plenty of water...1400 tried the cough test..did great,NO DRY HEAVE WRETCHING!!! I felt better and I also got a .5mg alprazolam. It takes time to get accustomed to meds. Dont let your doc do the TRY THIS THEN TRY THAT because that one nefedipine broke me for two days.Read More Read Less

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Fordgal85 | 25-34 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/12/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I was given this medication to try after being on methyldopa to lower my blood pressure. I only took one dose and had a severe reaction. I took it at bedtime and did not sleep well. When I woke up I had a severe headache,my blood pressure went up to 155/106 and my heart rate went up to 120 just standing. In addition I had hot flashes and facial flushing. Called my doctor about this and he told me to double my dose. I wont be taking this again!!!

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Mrs Jay | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/25/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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My blood pressure dropped from 188/109 to 95/66 I normally take the medication before bed. I am in so much pain today, I have developed heartburn, it is horrible and wakes me up from sleep, I felt lethargic, hot, and started having random episodes of chest pains.

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LYNN | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/7/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Got every side effect legs and feet swelling neck pain chest pain vision Dr still wants me to take it will not the side effects are to much

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