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What is a good alternative to taking niefidipine for high bold pressure?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

There are many alternatives. The agent chosen depends on many factors including other medical comorbidities, desire for fertility, allergies, etc. Please speak with a doctor virtually or in person to discuss more.

Answered 12/25/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker so if you want an alternative in the same group, amlodipine is an alternative. Nowadays, we rarely use nifedipine, even the long acting type, for HTN because possibly deleterious cardiac effect by study. If high heart rate and leg edema are of concerns, these Ca channel blockers should be avoided. There are others used as first tier choice.

Answered 12/26/2022

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