A 38-year-old member asked:
how are nifedipine, and felodipine different?
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Dr. Gavin Nobleanswered
Cardiology 22 years experience
Very similar: Both are blood pressure medications in the same class. They lower BP without slowing hr. They can be used for anti-anginals as well. Nifedipine can be short acting or an extended release once daily form, Felodipine is usually once daily.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Can I still use sildenafil when I am using nifedipine?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 30 years experience
Yes: Nifedipine is used to lower blood pressure (among other uses). It is not considered a nitrate like Nitroglycerin which is used for chest pain (angina). Use of nitrates means you shouldn't use sildenafil & its pde5 competitors because combination can lower your blood pressure dramatically & kill you. Be careful of otc natural organic options to viagra as they are often contaminated w/viagra.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Procardia (nifedipine) ok to stop preterm contractions?
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Dr. Marilynn Frederiksenanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 47 years experience
Preterm contractions: Premature contractions? Or premature labor? Premature labor is treated with Nifedipine (procardia). Real premature labor can't really be stopped by any agent for more than 24 - 48 hrs. Enough time to give steroids to the mother to accelerate fetal lung maturity.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Nifedipine used for labor?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Debra Jonesanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 35 years experience
Used to stop labor: Nifedipine can be used to stop threated preterm labor in certain circumstances.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
I was on procardia (nifedipine) for 2 weeks to stop labor. Will the side effects continue?
1 doctor answer • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
No: Procardia (nifedipine) wears off after about 8 hours. There should not be any long term side effects after your stop the medication.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Is it best to take felodipine & fosinopril separately?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Shabbir Hossainanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Shouldnt matter: U can try taking them separately if you feel it's difficult to take both at once.
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