What is the best time of day to take nifedipine ER?

The extended-release tablet should be taken once daily on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. To help you remember to take nifedipine, take it at around the same time(s) every day.

What are the most common side effects of nifedipine?

Nifedipine lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. The most common side effects include headache, flushing, constipation, feeling tired and swollen ankles.

Will nifedipine side effects go away?

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.

What is Mylan nifedipine used for?

Mylan-Nifedipine Extended Release is an important antihypertensive for patients suffering from angina and/or hypertension.

Can you drink coffee with nifedipine?

Because caffeine and nifedipine may have opposing effects on intracellular calcium concentration, a possible interaction between these agents on blood pressure and heart rate was examined.

Can nifedipine damage the heart?

If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.

Why do you have to take nifedipine on an empty stomach?

It is best to take this tablet on an empty stomach. If you are taking the extended-release tablets, part of the tablet may pass into your stool after your body has absorbed the medicine. This is normal and nothing to worry about.

What are the side effects of taking nifedipine ER?

With the process of eliminating all meds except for the Nifedipine ER, the side effects were definitely from the Nifedipine ER. More swelling in my feet & ankles & even my arms. Made me more stuffy, fatigued & tired after only mild exertion, bloating & constipation. The worst of it was the tachycardia I was experiencing.

When to use Mylan nifedipine with high blood pressure?

Uses for Mylan-NIFEdipine Nifedipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat severe chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.

What are the ingredients in Mylan nifedipine extended release?

Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose acetate, colloidal silicon dioxide, glycerol triacetate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, polysorbate, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, and titanium dioxide.

Is the nifedipine extended release tablet lactose intolerant?

The nifedipine extended-release tablet may contain lactose. Talk to your doctor before using this form of nifedipine if you have galactose intolerance, or severe problems with lactose (milk sugar).

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