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Does Nifedical Cause Adverse Side Effects In An Elderly Person?

I had been taken Benicar for 2years but developed diarrhea. my primary now prescribed Nifedical xl 30mg. I am reluctant to start them because of all the side effects. even the interactions with aspirin. Amlodepin 5mg. gave a prickly Thong and numb throat. Also I have asthma and Avapro 75mg. makes me cough, Lisinopril 5mg cough and I am also allergic to Levaquin. I am 84 years old 130lb. and very active. my BP is now 153 /91/ 76 with out medication. How safe is this medicine for me to take please give me your input. Annelies
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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Dear Sir/Madam, Hi

I can understand your concern for the safety of various BP lowering medications and sorry to know that some of them have caused undesirable side effects.

Nifedical (Nifedipine) Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which is used to treat hypertension (high BP).

Its most common side effects include headache, flushing, constipation, swollen feet and ankles, increased heart beats, palpitations, lightheadedness, etc.

Since it is known to cause increased heart beats I would not advise you to take this medication as this may have an adverse impact on your heart in this age.

Kindly consult a physician or cardiologist for proper assessment and for certain safer but effective BP lowering medications such as Methyldopa which may have less adverse effects.

Hope this answers your query.
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Does Nifedical Cause Adverse Side Effects In An Elderly Person?

Dear Sir/Madam, Hi I can understand your concern for the safety of various BP lowering medications and sorry to know that some of them have caused undesirable side effects. Nifedical (Nifedipine) Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which is used to treat hypertension (high BP). Its most common side effects include headache, flushing, constipation, swollen feet and ankles, increased heart beats, palpitations, lightheadedness, etc. Since it is known to cause increased heart beats I would not advise you to take this medication as this may have an adverse impact on your heart in this age. Kindly consult a physician or cardiologist for proper assessment and for certain safer but effective BP lowering medications such as Methyldopa which may have less adverse effects. Hope this answers your query.