Nifedipine for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2022

"I just started taking nifedipine 30 mg for almost a month. It has been the worst experience I have ever had in my life. I experienced headaches, constipation, swollen feet, a burning sensation in my legs (left side worse than the right), heart palpitations, and a sore throat when I swallow. I got a cyst in the back of my knees, there were days when I couldn’t move because it was so painful. My BP was very high. My doctor would just tell me to keep taking it, or else I’ll get a stroke. It got so bad that I went to the ER, and they just told me the same thing: don’t stop taking it. This is a cheap drug, it shouldn’t be on the market! It’s dangerous and opens the door for more complications/more drugs $$$$."

• rab...
• April 4, 2008

"Wow, after trying four different medications to lower my blood pressure with no success, nifedipine keeps my BP at 118/76 on average. So far I have had no side effects, as I have been taking the medication for almost five months."

• Mrs...
• February 6, 2018

"Nifedipine ER (XI) 30 mg does a great job controlling blood pressure, but the side effects are getting too much to bear. Memory loss, muscle cramps/stiffness, dry mouth and lips, and tingling around lips, dry throat, increased urination, severe itching (head, hands, forearms, face), shakiness, upper (right) abdominal pain, vision changes, drastic hair loss, trouble sleeping. Put shod foot on the floor and couldn't tell if it was on the floor or not."

• Joh...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 3, 2015

Nifedipine "I was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 1993. The only medication my doctor found to work for me was Nifedical XL 60 mg tablet. My doctor started me on 1 x 60 mg, 1 Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, and 1 Losartan 100 mg, but my high blood pressure was still high. So the doctor gave me 2 x 60 mg tablets of Nifedical, and my blood pressure has been good since. I have been taking 2 Nifedical XL 60 mg for 21 years now. I had no problems or side effects until my doctor and specialist put me on Avodart 0.5 mg, which I took for 27 months. The interaction between Nifedical and Avodart enlarged my breasts, especially my right one, and caused ejaculation disorder. If it weren't for this website's interaction information on my medication, I would still be taking Avodart. My doctors didn't know or care, or say 'I'm sorry,' or 'I didn't know'; cold people they are."

• Red...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2013

"I have been on Nifedipine 30mg for 1 week for high blood pressure. I feel shaky inside, legs stay cold, have joint aches, insomnia, and skin tingles at night. I take this medicine along with my Losartan. I hope I can get over all the side effects."

• mal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 25, 2018

"I am posting again. It's been about 6 months. Nifedipine has dropped my blood pressure significantly. Daily readings are 120 over 71. It's a medical miracle for me. No side effects. Not taking any other meds at this time."

• jlw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2022

"I took this today for the first and last time. A couple of hours after taking my newly prescribed 30 mg dose, my heart was pounding, and a migraine started. I had a panic attack because I was so distraught over the side effects. It's been 10 hours, and my head is still throbbing. I cannot wait for this pill to be out of my body completely. There has got to be better BP meds out there! I have been miserable all day. I will not take this again!"

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2019

"Started nifedipine 90 mg ER once a day after giving birth to my son. Immediately I noticed strange symptoms but blew it off, thinking it was my anxiety. Three weeks later, I realized that it was the medicine that was giving me terrible anxiety. I’ve experienced chest burning, pain in my hands, flutters, chest pain, tingling in legs, diarrhea, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness. Just plain awful. If side effects get worse, I’ll be heading to the ER."

• Val...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 21, 2020

"I was prescribed 30 mg nifedipine for the longest time with no major issues, but after a while, it 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. It even led to a 911 call in the middle of the night. Going back to 30 mg now and might end up off of it altogether. Controlled my blood pressure wonderfully at the higher dose, but can't stand the side effects."

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2018

"I have been taking nifedipine ER 30 mg tablets for 3 weeks. My pressure is lower, but I cannot deal with the side effects. I am having spinning in my head, flushing in my face, numbness in my feet, pulse racing, and it feels like I will pass out. I called my doctor and made an appointment for tomorrow to have this medication changed. This medication is not for me."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2015

"My doctor started me on this after my BP was high, and since I am a busy mom, the once-a-day dosing would be easy. Within two days, my blood pressure was controlled, and I slept great. Nursing hint: take your blood pressure meds that cause drowsiness at night. The Procardia helped me sleep wonderfully. However, I ended up with a massive fecal impaction from this medication and almost shut down my intestines. Be aware it is a bad, bad side effect."

• Anonymous
• July 23, 2009

"Been taking for several months and swelling in my ankles and calves are a minor issue. First thing I do when I come home from work is put my feet up for about 30 minutes and that helps. Within about 1 1/2 hours after going to bed I have to get up to pee, I think this is caused by the fluid build-up. Blood pressure has been very good on this, about 126/85. I do feel tired and do not seem to have much energy most of the time."

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2023

"My doctor changed my medication to nifedipine, and the first night I took it, it was horrible. I'm writing this review while being treated in the emergency room. I was awakened from my sleep because my heart was racing, which triggered my anxiety. My heart rate went up to 150, and I have never had that happen to me before. My husband had to call an ambulance to get me to the ER. It's the scariest experience ever."

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2021

"This medication, nifedipine ER 30mg for blood pressure, changed my life. I’m now so foggy-headed, heat flushes, headache, shortness of breath, tight bloated stomach, feeling unwell. This is not easy for a person to bear on a regular basis."

• Meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2021

"I was placed on the above-referenced drug on October 27, 2021. My blood pressure did indeed drop from 196/109 to 157/88 after about two days of taking it. By the 6th day, I started feeling major side effects: neck and shoulder pain and a severe headache that caused me to have to call the paramedics in the middle of the night. It was scary because I felt I was having a stroke. It was the worst headache I had ever experienced. This drug is not for everyone! Definitely not me. God bless whoever takes this medicine. Blessings and miracles."

• Upp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2019

"Was given nifedipine 40 mg while in the hospital for my high BP. It gave me stroke-like symptoms. I couldn't talk, move, and the left side of my face drooped. The 'stroke team' was called to my bedside. Eight doctors were clambering over me, yet I could not communicate one iota!"

• Rya...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 23, 2016

"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%."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2022

"Nifedipine XL 30 mg: Worst feeling on this medication! On it because I want to fall pregnant, very few hypertensives on the market that are safe. - This medication increased my HR by 20 bpm on the first day. - The second day was similar, and my BP only remained down in the morning, not evening (which is typical for me anyway without meds). - Third day contemplated stopping due to the BPM increasing, and I should have. I called a paramedic because my resting HR got to 120-130 BPM, triggered anxiety, felt chest fluttering, and flushed feeling and funny sensation as if my heart would give out or pass out. Upon checking my BP: 180/120!!! How can a medication trigger anxiety-type effects and not control BP? This was all provoked by the medication, it was only at the 11-12h mark did I start to feel better. My usual BPM is 65-75. I will not continue this medication. An effect like that is very harmful for myself, I cannot imagine what it could do to the child if I had conceived on this med!"

• Pil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 9, 2018

"Not all nifedipine is the same. For me, only the one made by Mylan in 'pink' color works. Their other color does not work for me. Using it for about 15 years, every day. Today, my blood pressure reads: 145/78 with a 95 heart rate. Yes, at times it goes up to 175, but the next day it comes down. Have no problem with it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2021

"I've been on Nifedipine 30 mg ER (CC) for 4 months and could not figure out why I felt terrible all day long with severe dizziness, increased pulse, palpitations, shakiness, and swelling in feet and ankles. I called my doctor, and he told me to stop taking the dosage in the morning because I take a dose in the morning and evening. He also stated Nifedipine stays in your system for 12 hours, no wonder I was severely dizzy. This medication needs to be off the market. The plan is to stop it altogether and try another medication for my high blood pressure."

• Hem...
• January 28, 2016

"I get stomach cramps, a growling gurgling sound, passing gas a lot, urinate frequently, mucus in my stool, I even pass the pill in my stool whole. I am scared to take it, but it works for my blood pressure. I will see my Dr today to report it. On it now for 3 months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2022

"My blood pressure is very high, and the cardiologist suggested taking Nifedipine, Losartan, and Chlorthalidone. I only took 1 pill of Nifedipine 60 mg, and 3 hours later, I was on my way to the ER. I felt something stuck in my throat and had a hard time breathing. My hands, legs, and feet were completely numb, I felt needles in my hands, as well as weakness and pressure in my lower back. Never ever taking this med again. I do not care if they say it works, but for me, it was killing me."

• Lyn...
• April 13, 2016

"I was put on this medication after the birth of my daughter. It controlled my blood pressure to a point, keeping it around 135/92, which was an improvement. I experienced leg pain and swelling in my legs and ankles, dizziness, and a feeling of being out of it. I went off it and on lisinopril and feel better. My blood pressure is now, on average, 120/80."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2022

"I wanted to write a good review on this medicine because there are so many negatives. To anyone reading these reviews scared to try this medicine, don’t be! I have had chronic hypertension my whole life as I only have 1 kidney. I’m 23 with very resistant hypertension. Without medicine, I range 180-220/105-130. I started off at 30 mg ER then upped to 60 mg ER. I'm now at about 135-140/85-90, which for me is a miracle! Drugs like labetalol, verapamil, lisinopril, losartan, amlodipine do nothing to lower my BP. My side effects are constipation, but I counteract that with a probiotic! I also experience tingly arms and hands occasionally, but it really doesn’t bother me and goes away. This medicine is worth a try."

• jka...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 3, 2019

"Been taking Nifedipine and Lisinopril for 10 years or more, Dr. raised my Nifedipine to 90 mg from 30 mg. My ankles swell to the size of a grapefruit during the day. I take it at night, and I urinate about 5 times, and I mean urinate. By morning my ankles look normal, but it starts all over again! I take Lasix too with little results to the swelling. See Dr. tomorrow and will switch to something not sure?"