Good news is that Nifedical has lowered my blood pressure but my side effects are really a pain. After 2 weeks of taking the medication I have experienced gas and bloating 24/7 for 3 months now as well as sexual problems. I can no longer get wet in my vagina. But if I have to choose a wet vagina and no gas over lowering my blood pressure I would surely choose to lower my blood pressure.
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Excessive swelling in ankles and feet.
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Honey | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/25/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been taking this medication for less than one month. I am dizzy all of the time and cannot seem to get enough sleep. I also take six or seven other medications for blood pressure and my heart.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/12/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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horrible side effects and I did better without this drug to lower bp
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Babs | 65-74 | Female | Patient
8/17/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Excessive swelling in ankles and feet.
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gayla | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/16/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Took three years and three primary doctors to finally find a medication to lower my blood pressure and not experience any side affects. I've taken all the familiar wonder drugs and had serious side effects with uncontrolled blood pressure. Nifedical is really a wonder drug for me.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/7/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Allyvan | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/3/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Stil have high blood pressure
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/11/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I had high blood pressure. I took this medication (2 a day / 60 mg) and I don't have high blood pressure.
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[email protected] | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/11/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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they said my blood pressure was super high and now I feel a little better .just been on medication a few weeks the only problem is the it cuts into my sex life and that's not kool
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gwenmac1234 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/7/2014
Condition: Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes
Overall rating 4.7
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it helps with cramping in my feet and hands
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riaddy | 55-64 | Male | Patient
10/21/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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can this drug be taken with cialis
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ROY L MILLER JR | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/9/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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AT 5'8" 335 LBS 66 YEARS OLD,NO EXERCISE I SUFFERED A SEVER HEART ATTACK 5 YEARS AGO AND ALMOST DIED. I WAS TAKING NO MEDICATION AT THAT TIME IN APRIL 2008. I WAS GIVEN 30mg DAILY AND HAVE BEEN ON IT FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS. I REDUCED ALL STRESS BUT STILL DO NO EXERCISE. MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS NORMAL 120\80 AND AM STILL ALIVE...
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Ruth | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/29/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I definitely have fluid retention in hands, legs, and feet. It keeps the blood pressure down to a degree 130/90 and lower depending on what foods I eat. It has caused significant hair loss. I am trying to go to supplements, diet and exercise. As soon as I find something that works for a day onto a week, I am getting off of this medicine.
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jgieske347li4pdr | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/7/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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added this to a beta blocker and my blood pressure is finally great
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/22/2013
Condition: Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes
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mt neuropathy has increased over the years. as a kid I was told to go take a hot bath. I used my 15# tom cat under the covers to keep my feet warm. As a young aduld I always had a heating paid at my desk and in the foot of my bed during cold weather. About 1970 my physician said I had Raynads and gave me some medidian that I quickly vomited back up. Then had chills, a headache, etc. Never used the medicine again. About 4 years ago my physican prescribed nifedical xl for me. it has helped. I know when it is time to take my next dose as my feet and calfs turn cold and have reduced feeling.Read More Read Less
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patientpatient123 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/7/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I have be taking this medicine (Procardia) or Nifedical 60mg once a day for a week. I switched from Labetalol 300 mg twice a day. I love the way I feel through out the day, no more migraines. The downside, my ankles are always itching, looks like I have a small rash and my ankles are sore. I wrapped up one foot because I thought maybe I hit it on something, but the next morning, the other foot was hurting! Glad to read other reviews and know this is a side effect. I'm going to ask my doctor about this anyway because I don't want to be an amputee. jeez Read More Read Less
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Malcolm | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been taking this(60 mg twice a day) for 2 weeks. The doctor took me off Amlodipine because my BP is very high and jumps up and down. Now it is "stable" at about 175/70. I also take Hydralazine 100mg 3times a day, Doxasozin 4mg twice a day and Lasix 20 mg once a day. I am tired all the time, take frequent naps.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/14/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I HAVE FOUND IT HELPS WITH MY MIGRAINS, BUT I AM HAVING SEVER SWEATING FROM MY HEAD WHEN I DO ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES A LITTLE ENERGY!DR NOT SURE WHY BUT IT DID START NOT TO LONG AFTER I STARTED ON THIS BRAND
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carman | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/8/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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cause light headache
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/19/2012
Condition: Other
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Seeping in Seattle | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/14/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a "failed Gastric Bypass" surgery in 2003. I lost my teeth within 6 months of the surgery, and now "malabsorb" all food and medications I take. High blood pressure was a terrible result of my surgery and this medication in the only one which has effectively brought my blood pressure reasonably,since.I can take up to 2 a day it says on my RX, but I very rarely need to. Thanks so much. Sleeping in Seattle!
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