Question 1

What is Nifedipine used for?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), Raynaud's disease (poor blood flow to fingers and toes causing numbness)

Question 2

How do you take Nifedipine?

Accepted Answer

For regular tablets, the usual dose is 10-20 mg taken 3 times daily. For extended-release or sustained-release tablets like Adalat LA, Zymfecard XL, or M & B Nifedipine Retard, it is usually 30-60 mg once daily. Swallow the long-acting tablets whole — do not crush, chew, or break them. You can take nifedipine with or without food, but taking it with a light meal may reduce stomach upset.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Nifedipine?

Accepted Answer

Headache, dizziness or feeling lightheaded, swelling of the ankles or feet, feeling flushed or warm in the face, feeling tired or weak

Question 4

Who should not take Nifedipine?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to nifedipine or any of its ingredients. People with very low blood pressure or severe narrowing of the heart valve (aortic stenosis). People who recently had a heart attack (within the past month). People with unstable angina (unpredictable chest pain that is getting worse).

Question 5

Is Nifedipine safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Nifedipine is sometimes used in pregnancy under strict doctor supervision (e.g., to manage high BP or preterm labour), but do not take it on your own — always consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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