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Medications›Procardia

Procardia

Procardia is a calcium channel blocker which is a kind of rhythm control drug (cardiovascular drug).
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard
Dr. Jeffrey Pollardreviewed this
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
Drug Class

Diabetes drug

BrandsAdalat, Cardifen-10, Cipalat, Fedaloc, Macorel, Nifedalat, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Cardifen
Generic DrugNifedipine

Side Effects

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Muscle cramps or spasms
Constipation
Congested nose
Fatigue
Dizziness
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Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Low blood pressure

Treats

Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)
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High blood pressure
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Hypertensive emergency
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Prinzmetal angina
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Why does procardia (nifedipine) cause edema?
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Do not remember if I took my procardia (nifedipine) xl, what to do?
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A 60-year-old female asked:
What happens if you break procardia (nifedipine) ER in half? I read the warnings to never do this, but was told to take the extended release 15mg.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Pregnant just stopped taking procardia (nifedipine) -- any baby effects?
1 doctor answer7 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
If yes, what are withdrawal symptoms of Procardia (nifedipine) other than possible rise in BP? Thank you.
1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
A 60-year-old female asked:
Is it okay to not take procardia (nifedipine) XL every day? My dr said only take if morning systolic is over 150. Does this mean i mite not need it every day?
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Is procardia (nifedipine) xl in early pregnancy safe?
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Procardia (nifedipine) ok to stop preterm contractions?
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for procardia (nifedipine) to work for a pregnant woman?
1 doctor answer6 doctors weighed in
A 35-year-old member asked:
How long is it supposed to it take for procardia (nifedipine) to work on a pregnant woman?
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