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Does nifedipine cause bone loss?
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Not that I'm aware : Of. While it is a calcium channel blocker it should not affect bone calcium.
Answered 11/22/2012
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No: Nifedipine is a blood pressure medication. As a calcium channel blocker, it relaxes the blood vessel and reduce the work load to your heart. Nifedipine does not cause bone loss. However, as with many calcium channel blocker, it may cause gingival overgrowth since it may cause soft tissue edema. Your interdental papilla (gum between the teeth) may become bulbous, increase in size, and bleeds.
Answered 6/30/2014
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