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Commonly reported side effects of nifedipine include: dizziness, peripheral edema, lower extremity edema, flushing, and flushing sensation. Other side effects include: acute myocardial infarction, muscle cramps, tremor, cough, dyspnea, hypotension, and wheezing. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the ConsumerApplies to nifedipine: oral capsule liquid filled, oral tablet extended release
Along with its needed effects, nifedipine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking nifedipine:
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Some side effects of nifedipine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to nifedipine: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral tablet extended release
GeneralThe most commonly reported side effects included dizziness, giddiness, and lightheadedness.
Nervous systemSyncope typically occurred with initial doses and/or dose titrations.
Very common (10% or more): Dizziness (up to 27%), giddiness (up to 27%), lightheadedness (up to 27%), headache (up to 23%)
Common (1% to 10%): Tremor
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Migraine, syncope, vertigo
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Paresthesia, dysesthesia
Frequency not reported: Ataxia, cerebral ischemia, balance difficulty, hypertonia, hypoesthesia, shakiness, somnolence
Postmarketing reports: Taste perversion
OtherVery common (10% or more): Heat sensation (up to 25%), weakness (up to 12%)
Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia, fatigue, feeling unwell
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Chills, malaise, pain, unspecific pain
Frequency not reported: Abnormal lab test, fever, inflammation, jitteriness, tinnitus
CardiovascularVery common (10% or more): Flushing (up to 25%)
Common (1% to 10%): Congestive heart failure, edema/peripheral edema, myocardial infarction, palpitations, transient hypotension, vasodilation
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Angina pectoris/chest pain (excluding unstable), erythromelalgia, hypotension, postural hypotension, syncope, tachycardia
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Cardiovascular disorder, substernal chest pain
Frequency not reported: Arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, conduction disturbances, extrasystole, hot flashes, increased angina, myocardial ischemia, nonspecific chest pain, phlebitis, ventricular arrhythmias
GastrointestinalVery common (10% or more): Heartburn (up to 11%), nausea (up to 11%)
Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, cramps, diarrhea, flatulence
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abdominal/gastrointestinal (GI) pain, dyspepsia, dry mouth, gum hyperplasia
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Gingival hyperplasia
Frequency not reported: Bezoar, dysphagia, eructation, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastroesophageal sphincter insufficiency, GI bleeding, GI disorder, GI hemorrhage, GI irritation, GI obstruction, GI ulceration, gum disorder, gum hemorrhage, melena, tablet adherence to GI wall, vomiting
RespiratoryCommon (1% to 10%): Dyspnea, chest congestion, cough, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, sore throat, wheezing
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Larynx edema, nosebleed
Frequency not reported: Epistaxis, increased cough, pharyngitis, pulmonary edema, rales, respiratory disorder, rhinitis, rigors, sinusitis, stridor, upper respiratory tract infection
PsychiatricCommon (1% to 10%): Mood changes, nervousness
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anxiety reactions, insomnia, sleep disorders
Frequency not reported: Anxiety, confusion, decreased libido, depression, paroniria/paranoid syndrome, sleep disturbances
MusculoskeletalCommon (1% to 10%): Muscle cramps
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Joint pain
Frequency not reported: Arthralgia, arthritis with antinuclear antibody positive tests, back pain, joint disorder, joint stiffness, leg cramps, leg pain, myalgia, myasthenia, neck pain, worsening of myasthenia gravis
GenitourinaryUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysuria, erectile dysfunction, polyuria
Frequency not reported: Breast engorgement, breast pain, hematuria, impotence, nocturia, pelvic pain, sexual difficulties, urinary frequency, urogenital disorder
HypersensitivityUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Allergic reaction, allergic edema, angioedema/oropharyngeal edema
Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction, systemic allergic reactions
DermatologicUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erythema, face edema
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Pruritus, rash, urticaria
Frequency not reported: Cellulitis, cutaneous angiectases, dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, palpable purpura, pemphigoid reaction, petechial rash, photosensitivity allergic reaction, sweating/increased sweating, telangiectasia, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Postmarketing reports: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, alopecia, bullous skin adverse events, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
HepaticUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal liver function tests, transient liver enzyme increase
Frequency not reported: Allergic hepatitis, gamma glutamyltransferase increased, intra-hepatic cholestasis, jaundice
OcularUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Visual disturbances
Frequency not reported: Abnormal lacrimation, abnormal vision, amblyopia, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, diplopia, eye disorder, eye hemorrhage, eye pain, periorbital edema, transient blindness (at Cmax), transient unilateral vision loss
HematologicFrequency not reported: Anemia, agranulocytosis, eosinophilia, leukopenia, lymphadenopathy, purpura, thrombocytopenia
MetabolicFrequency not reported: Gout, hyperglycemia, weight gain/loss
RenalFrequency not reported: Kidney calculus
EndocrineFrequency not reported: Gynecomastia
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/3/2022.
Source: Drugs.com Nifedipine (www.drugs.com/nifedipine.html).
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