What should I avoid while taking nifedipine?
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with nifedipine. Nifedipine
can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may have dangerous effects. You
should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor.
Follow any recommendations your doctor makes about diet or exercise.
Use caution when you stand or sit up from a lying position, especially if you wake up during
the night. You may become
dizzy when changing positions.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase
drowsiness
or dizziness while taking nifedipine.
What are the possible side effects of nifedipine?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking nifedipine and
contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to
take nifedipine and talk to your doctor if you experience
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect nifedipine?
Before taking nifedipine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
You may not be able to take nifedipine, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with nifedipine or affect your condition. Talk
to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including
herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has additional information about nifedipine written for health professionals that
you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Nifedipine is available with a prescription generically and under the brand names Adalat, Adalat
CC, Procardia, and Procardia XL. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask
your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
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Adalat 10 mg--orange, soft-gelatin capsules
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Adalat 20 m --orange/light brown, soft-gelatin capsules
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Adalat CC 30 mg--round, pink, film-coated tablets
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Adalat CC 60 mg--round, salmon-colored, film-coated
tablets
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Adalat CC 90 mg--round, dark-red, film-coated tablets
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Procardia 10 mg--orange, soft-gelatin capsules
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Procardia 20 mg--orange/light-brown, soft-gelatin
capsules
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Procardia XL 30 mg--round, rose-pink, biconvex,
film-coated tablets
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Procardia XL 60 mg--round, rose-pink, biconvex,
film-coated tablets
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Procardia XL 90 mg--round, rose-pink, biconvex,
film-coated tablets
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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