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Reviewer: LadyInRed, 75 or over Female (Patient)
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This medication along with Candasartan got my BP way down. I do not have bad side effects but, I do sometimes get a slight headache and swelling of legs and feet and arms. It doesn't last long and with movement, it dissipates. Also, I will take a diuretic when the swelling is bad. I take the Nifedipine in the morning on an empty stomach and that works well for me. I was getting bad leg cramps
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Reviewer: Spring30, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years
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Have been taking nifedipine for awhile It has lowered my pressures to 130/67 but it has caused terrible leg and ankle swelling. Also eye irritation as if something is in my eyes. I stopped taking a couple days ago and already feel so much better. Will be seeing my doctor tomorrow. I just cannot tolerate this medication. It causes me to feel like a zombie, I wake up in the morning take my meds a fe
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Reviewer: Tiredofmybp, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I went to the ER because my blood pressure was 173/102 I left the hospital with NIFIDEPINE 30mg. The med brought my blood pressure down significantly however Im having intense headaches to the point where I feel nauseous and can’t sleep my doctor said the headaches would stop in a few days into take Tylenol. I’m also experiencing swelling in my hands and legs and feet overall I just feel sick and
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Reviewer: Elaine, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am having a bad reaction ,my bones aches like crazy all the pills i am taking I just found out one of them is giving me diabetes I am going to find out which one and will updates soon.
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Reviewer: Ah64gunr, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I found Losarton was recalled and my heart doc didn't tell me. I stopped Losarton for about 10 days before I could see him again. Well, blood pressure went up 160/90. He put me on 5mg Amlodipine and 25mg Chlorothalidone. All these changes within 2 weeks. I would wake up washed down in sweat,.I had morning nausea and diarrhea. Those things went away within a week so the Amlodipine was doing oka
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