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Nifedipine ER

( Procardia XL )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Oct 25, 2023

Pros & Cons

Nifedipine Pros and Cons

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Nifedipine can help control high blood pressure and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke).
You only need to take the extended-release tablets once daily.
Nifedipine is available in a lower-cost generic version.
In clinical pharmacology, nifedipine works especially well for lowering blood pressure in people of African-American ethnicity.

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This medicine frequently causes leg swelling.
Nifedipine may not be a good choice if you have renal or hepatic impairment or congestive heart failure.
It can increase the severity and frequency of angina in people with severe coronary heart disease.
You need to take the capsule 3-4 times a day.

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