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Procardia
Procardia is a calcium channel blocker which is a kind of rhythm control drug (cardiovascular drug).
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this
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A 18-year old male asked:
Why does procardia (nifedipine) cause edema?
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A 35-year old 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 asked:
Pregnant just stopped taking procardia (nifedipine) -- any baby effects?
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A 30-year old female asked:
If yes, what are withdrawal symptoms of Procardia (nifedipine) other than possible rise in BP? Thank you.
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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 asked:
Procardia (nifedipine) ok to stop preterm contractions?
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A 32-year old asked:
How long does it take for procardia (nifedipine) to work for a pregnant woman?
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A 35-year old asked:
How long is it supposed to it take for procardia (nifedipine) to work on a pregnant woman?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How many days or weeks should procardia (nifedipine) 30mg ER take to lower blood pressure?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Is it safe to take phentermine and procardia (nifedipine) together?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I'm on 200mg hydralazine 750mg metadopa and 90mg procardia (nifedipine) and my blood pressure is still out of control. What meds are going to work?
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A 23-year old female asked:
31 weeks on procardia (nifedipine) and still having contractions but my dr said it's fine? My contractions are regular & up'd meds from 6hrs to 4 last week.
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have been having contractions since 14 weeks and i'm now 26 weeks and they are getting worse. I'm already on procardia (nifedipine) and its not working...?
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A 27-year old female asked:
On procardia (nifedipine) for preterm labor since 30 weeks. Now 36w & 3 days- dr told me to stop taking it. When should I expect labor after stopping the procardia (nifedipine)?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is it common to be nauseous while having contractions @ 34 weeks or should I be concerned? 1st pregnancy, stopped procardia (nifedipine) 2 days ago for ptl
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A 27-year old female asked:
28 weeks pg-just left 8 weeks @hospital for 0 cervical length/funneled to cerclage/iu. Shocked to still be pg! could I go full term? On procardia/steroids
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A 24-year old female asked:
Is it safe to be on procardia (nifedipine) and vistril multiple times a day for multiple weeks to prevent preterm labor? Started having contractions at 30wks.
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A 23-year old female asked:
Can procardia (nifedipine) mask preeclampsia if you take it for ptl and start having symptoms of preeclampsia once med is stopped, such as abdominal pain & nausea?
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A 23-year old female asked:
31 weeks pregnant on procardia (nifedipine) & vistarol & at last prenatal appt, dr said cervix is closed but felt baby's head & have had severe cramps for hours?
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A 52-year old asked:
What is nifedipine?
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A 39-year old asked:
Has anyone ever taken adalat (nifedipine)?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Please describe the medication: nifedipine?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Does nifedical work better than nifedipine?
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A 16-year old female asked:
How long does it take for nifedipine to work?
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A 81-year old female asked:
How long for Nifedipine to completely leave the body?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the reasons for prescribing adalat (nifedipine)?
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A 35-year old female asked:
What is a cheaper and safe alternative to nifedipine 10 mgs?
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A 44-year old asked:
How long does it take to achieve effective nifedipine level?
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