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Total Nifedipine reports: 356.
Nifedipine FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 69    Reported hospitalizations: 144.
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Pat McGee   Location unknown	5:37pm on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
The only potential side effect that coincides with my being prescribed Nifedipine is weight loss. The loss was gradual but steady. I have an underactive thyroid and over the years, dispite no change in eating habits since my early 30's, my weight jus... read more »

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Yes, Severe	67%
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Yes, Minor	17%
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Nifedipine FDA reported side effects and reactions

2008
COMPLETED SUICIDE, OVERDOSE, PHOTOSENSITIVITY REACTION, ARTHRALGIA, ANTI-ERYTHROPOIETIN ANTIBODY POSITIVE, CARDIAC ARREST, DEATH

2007
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED, APGAR SCORE LOW, HYPERTENSION

2006
DIZZINESS, CAESAREAN SECTION, ASTHENIA, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, BLOOD PRESSURE DECREASED, BRADYARRHYTHMIA

Nifedipine Side Effects reported to FDA

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Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5205231-9
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, fluid retention, hypotension, malaise, renal failure, urine output decreased. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5212459-0
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with mental disorder, gastrointestinal disorder and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkeratosis, lichen planus, lichenoid keratosis, psoriasis, schizophrenia, squamous cell carcinoma. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:40MG. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, CARDENALIN, RENIVACE, KESELAN, CONTOMIN, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE, SUNNYASE, AMOBAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5217246-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, faecal incontinence, hyperhidrosis, loss of consciousness. NIFEDIPINE dosage: 60 MG DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5224768-X
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2007. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: maculopathy, skin irritation. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5230802-3
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Jan 17, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, hiv infection  and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cd4 lymphocytes decreased, glomerulonephritis membranoproliferative, hypotension, renal failure acute, renal failure chronic. NIFEDIPINE dosage: 30 MG Q12HR. During the same period patient was treated with LOPINAVIR, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FUROSEMIDE, STAVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5233101-9
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Jan 26, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gingivitis, stomatitis. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5233973-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bezoar, multi-organ failure, overdose, shock. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, VENLAFAXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5237635-2
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 12.13 lb, was diagnosed with accidental exposure and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension, renal failure. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5238435-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient died.




Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5238476-2
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient died.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5238479-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, child 2 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient died.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5238486-5
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, DULOXETINE. Patient died.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5242315-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, pain  and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. NIFEDIPINE dosage: 90MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with LORTAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5243612-8
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 229.1 lb, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation . NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5245515-1
Pharmacist from CANADA reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gingivitis, stomatitis. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5255837-6
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: glomerulonephritis membranoproliferative, hypotension, renal failure acute. NIFEDIPINE dosage: 30 MG, Q12H; UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FUROSEMIDE, STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE, LOPINAVIR, RITONAVIR, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5256966-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood pressure, raynaud's phenomenon and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation , erythema, eye swelling, flushing, joint swelling, oedema peripheral, rash, swelling face. NIFEDIPINE dosage: 30MG TABS 1 PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5258759-X
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 146.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation , palpitations, sick sinus syndrome, ventricular extrasystoles. NIFEDIPINE dosage: 180MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5259088-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, child 2 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia, hypotension, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/01/2005.




Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5262411-4
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 324.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal haemorrhage. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5264069-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, child 2 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose, bradycardia, cardiac arrest , hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia, hypotension, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/01/2005.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5266721-6
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, cranial nerve disorder, diplopia, dysarthria, dysphagia, dyspnoea, eyelid ptosis, forced expiratory volume decreased, hypertension. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE, PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE, PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE, NEOSTIGMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5274367-9
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:20MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276324-5
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient, weighting 3.92 lb, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apgar score low, premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with FENOTEROL, INDOMETHACIN, FUROSEMIDE, ANTIBIOTICS, CORTICOSTEROIDS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276326-9
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 3.55 lb, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, FUROSEMIDE. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276327-0
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 4.55 lb, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, FUROSEMIDE. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276332-4
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with tocolysis and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apgar score low, premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276333-6
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 4.06 lb, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apgar score low, premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with FENOTEROL, INDOMETHACIN, FUROSEMIDE, ANTIBIOTICS, CORTICOSTEROIDS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276335-X
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 3.57 lb, was diagnosed with tocolysis, infection prophylaxis and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, ANTIBIOTICS, ATOSIBAN, INDOMETHACIN. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276336-1
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 4387 lb, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: large for dates baby, premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FUROSEMIDE, ANTIBIOTICS, CORTICOSTEROIDS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276338-5
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:160MG. During the same period patient was treated with DALTEPARIN, AMOXICILLIN, FUROSEMIDE, INDOMETHACIN, ATOSIBAN, CORTICOSTEROIDS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276339-7
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with tocolysis and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apgar score low, premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276340-3
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:160MG. During the same period patient was treated with DALTEPARIN, AMOXICILLIN, INDOMETHACIN, FUROSEMIDE, ATOSIBAN, CORTICOSTEROIDS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276342-7
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 2.83 lb, was diagnosed with tocolysis, infection prophylaxis and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, ATOSIBAN, INDOMETHACIN, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276349-X
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:100MG. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, ATOSIBAN, INDOMETHACIN, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276350-6
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with tocolysis and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. NIFEDIPINE dosage: DAILY DOSE:100MG. During the same period patient was treated with ATOSIBAN, INDOMETHACIN, CORTICOSTEROIDS, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5276719-X
Health Professional from GREECE reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alexia, aphasia , apraxia, cerebral infarction, confusional state, hypoaesthesia, visual field defect. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5279560-7
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENHYDRAMINE. Patient died.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5280334-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported NIFEDIPINE problem on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, child 2 years of age, was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrest , hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia, hypotension, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation. NIFEDIPINE dosage: UNIT DOSE: 90 MG. Patient died.



Nifedipine Side Effects Report #5280775-2
NIFEDIPINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, schizophrenia, hyperkinesia, tremor and was treated with NIFEDIPINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenia. NIFEDIPINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE, METIXENE HYDROCHLORIDE, METIXENE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

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