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Nifedipine
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Nifedipine?

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• This medicine is used to prevent high pressure in the lungs.

• This medicine is used to prevent migraine headaches.

• This medicine is used to treat chest pain or pressure.

• This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.

• This medicine is used to treat Raynaud's disease.

• This medicine is used to stop early labor.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Wear disease medical alert identification.

• If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with healthcare provider. Some products contain tartrazine.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

• If you are taking this medicine and have high blood pressure, talk with healthcare provider before using over-the-counter products that may increase blood pressure. These include cough or cold remedies, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and certain natural products or supplements.

• Limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor).

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

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