Possible side effects of Nifedical



By Clara from Seal Beach, CA on September 23, 2006
Category: Nifedical XL (Oral)

Clara has had severe constipation that began when she started taking Nifedical XL. Could this be a possible side effect of this medication?


Nifedical user



I have Atrial Fibrilation and decided to give up taking medicines that I came to consider as dangerous to my health as my heart condition. Finally my cardiologist and I negotiated a deal on what I would be willing to take and it was Nifedical.

By Ray from L.A., CA on December 03, 2006 | Reply |

Patient on Nifedical - Possible side effects



I started taking Nifedical a few weeks ago. My cardiologist started me on one a day and after one week told me to start taking two a day and eventually up to three.

The first night I took two (120 mg) the next day I was very constipated. I thought it might be a fluke so I took two again and the same thing happened.

I've gone back to one at night and one-half around mid-morning (yes, I relize you're not supposed to break them up. I need to talk to my doctor about that) anyway I have not experienced that severe constipation since although I do have dry mouth and my mucous membranes are dry.

I think the level of dryout that is experienced is due to the amount taken and individual sensitivity.

Thanks,

Ray



By Unknown from Los Angeles, CA on December 03, 2006 | Reply |

Severe Constipation after Nifedical XL



I have had severe constipation after the first two weeks of taking these meds., and the Bene-fiber and Colace my Doctor suggested is not helping. I AM NOT taking it for high blood pressure, but for Raynaud phenomenon. Can I stop taking it suddenly, and if not, what will happen to me since I haven't had a bowel movement in eight days now. All the food I eat has to come out somehow.

By Renee from Ohio on January 13, 2007 | Reply |
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