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How long should it take for nifedipine to work at lowering high blood pressure?  Also, can nifedipine ever cause high blood pressure itself?


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There are many different versions of nifedipine. This means the dosages may vary . There are:

Adalat, afeditab, nifediac, nifedical xl, procardia and procardia xl. Some forms of nifedipine are long-acting, while others are not. All nifedipine tablets are extended-release, while all nifedipine capsules are immediate-release. The dosage varies from each person based on other treatments and your medical condition. 

An overdose of the drug will cause:

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Swelling or water retention (edema)
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • Fluid in the lungs.

NO high blood pressure.

I am not a doctor please visit yours to consult him. 

 


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