This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Nifedipine and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (371)
Death (19)
Life Threatening Events (25)
Disability (5)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Ineffective (56),
Blood Pressure Increased (31),
Dizziness (30),
Malaise (28),
Hypertension (21),
Hypotension (20),
Headache (19),
Oedema Peripheral (18),
Asthenia (17),
Shock (16),
Dyspnoea (15),
Palpitations (14)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Nifedipine. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Nifedipine side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Premature Baby, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amphetamines
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Barbiturates
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Benzodiazepines
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cocaine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Hydroxyzine
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Lorazepam
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Methylphenidate
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Nifedipine
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Premature Labour
Seroquel
Dosage: unknown dosing details
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Suboxone
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Drug Dependence
Subutex
Dosage: dosing details unknown
Indication: Drug Dependence
Terbutaline
Indication: Premature Labour
Possible Nifedipine side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Myocardial Infarction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Dosage: unk, prn
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
End date: 2011-01-01
Pepcid
Dosage: 30 mg, prn
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gastric Disorder
Start date: 2011-01-01
Pepcid
Dosage: 30 mg, prn
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Abdominal Pain Upper
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-08-21
Patient: 70 year old female
Reactions: Bezoar, Intestinal Stenosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 55 year old
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: 55 year old
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity, Skin Burning Sensation, Dizziness, Erythema
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lisinopril
Dosage: unk
Nifedipine
Dosage: unk
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 62 year old male
Reported by a physician from Portugal on 2012-08-15
Patient: 62 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Product Quality Issue, Product Substitution Issue, Ischaemic Stroke, Drug Interaction, Hemiparesis, Hemianopia, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT
Dosage: 300 mg, unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Transient Ischaemic Attack
Amlodipine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Captopril
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Carvedilol
Dosage: 25 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Diazepam
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Enalapril
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Enoxaparin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Nifedipine
Dosage: 30 mg, 2x/day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Potassium Chloride
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Simvastatin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Spironolactone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Warfarin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril Dihydrate; Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide; Rilmenidine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 2 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-14
Patient: 2 year old female
Reactions: Circulatory Collapse, Toxicity To Various Agents, Accidental Overdose, Accidental Drug Intake by Child
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 14 month old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 14 month old female
Reactions: Circulatory Collapse, Toxicity To Various Agents, Accidental Drug Intake by Child
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 49 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 49 year old male, weighing 89.8 kg (197.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Bipolar Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-01-01
Norvasc
Dosage: 10 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2012-05-15
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-09
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: NO Adverse Event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: female
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Chest Pain, Heart Rate Irregular, Feeling Abnormal, Muscle Spasms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: female
Reactions: Nausea, Headache, Faeces Discoloured, Abdominal Pain Upper, Abdominal Discomfort, Dizziness, Myocardial Infarction, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 72 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: 72 year old female, weighing 79.8 kg (175.6 pounds)
Reactions: Capsule Physical Issue, Drug Ineffective, Hypertension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 26 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-06
Patient: 26 year old male, weighing 54.0 kg (118.8 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Level Increased, Encephalopathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Other drugs received by patient: Tacrolimus; Tacrolimus; Thymoglobulin
Possible Nifedipine side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-05
Patient: male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Pemphigus
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ain457
Dosage: 300 mg, qd
Indication: Psoriasis
Start date: 2012-01-24
End date: 2012-01-31
Diovan
Dosage: 40 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-10-26
Nifedipine
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-10-26
End date: 2012-04-06
Other drugs received by patient: Propeto; Allegra
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-02
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Stress Cardiomyopathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-01
Patient: male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Pemphigus
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ain457
Dosage: 300 mg, qd
Indication: Psoriasis
Start date: 2012-01-24
End date: 2012-01-31
Diovan
Dosage: 40 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-10-26
Nifedipine
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-10-26
End date: 2012-04-06
Other drugs received by patient: Propeto; Allegra
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2012-07-31
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Interstitial Lung Disease, Oesophageal Disorder, Condition Aggravated, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Indication: Hypertension
Nifedipine
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Raynaud's Phenomenon
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: 79 year old female, weighing 158.0 kg (347.6 pounds)
Reactions: Intra-Abdominal Haemorrhage, Impaired Work Ability, Blood Count Abnormal, Adhesion, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Dosage: daily dose 90 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myocardial Infarction
Start date: 1995-01-01
Procardia XL
Dosage: 90 mg, unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myocardial Infarction
End date: 1995-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Clopidogrel; Levothyroxine Sodium; Ezetimibe / Samvastatin; Lisinopril; Metoprolol; Hydrochlorothiazide; Clonidine; Ezetimibe / Samvastatin
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 42 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: 42 year old male
Reactions: Confusional State, Dyspnoea, Metabolic Acidosis, Hypotension, Bundle Branch Block Left, Hyperhidrosis, Overdose, Hypoxia, Pulmonary Oedema, Bradycardia, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Indication: Dizziness
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Palpitations
Nifedipine
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Palpitations
Nifedipine
Indication: Dizziness
Verapamil HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Supraventricular Tachycardia
Possible Nifedipine side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-25
Patient: female, weighing 52.7 kg (115.9 pounds)
Reactions: Vein Disorder, Oedema Peripheral, Aortic Aneurysm, Left Ventricular Failure, Dermatitis Exfoliative, Cardiac Failure Congestive
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Indication: Cardiomyopathy
End date: 2012-03-01
Humira
Indication: Pustular Psoriasis
Start date: 2012-06-01
End date: 2012-06-01
Humira
Start date: 2012-06-01
End date: 2012-06-01
Nifedipine
Indication: Hypertension
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Lisinopril; Omeprazole; Hydrochlorothiazide
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Singapore on 2012-07-24
Patient: 55 year old female
Reactions: Abdominal Distension, Dizziness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 55 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2012-07-24
Patient: 55 year old male
Reactions: Overdose, Suicide Attempt, Circulatory Collapse, Gait Disturbance, Sinus Bradycardia, Shock
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1175 mg, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Suicide Attempt
Doxazosin Mesylate
Dosage: 78 mg, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Suicide Attempt
Nifedipine
Dosage: 1680 mg, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Suicide Attempt
Olmesartan Medoxomil
Dosage: 940 mg, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Suicide Attempt
Possible Nifedipine side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-07-18
Patient: female
Reactions: Pruritus, Erythema, Generalised Oedema
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mepivacaine HCL
Dosage: 10 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-03-15
End date: 2012-05-19
Nifedipine
Dosage: 20 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-03-15
End date: 2012-05-19
Rebamipide
Dosage: 300 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-03-15
End date: 2012-05-19
Theophylline
Dosage: 200 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Asthma
Start date: 2012-03-15
End date: 2012-05-19
Other drugs received by patient: Famotidine; Levothyroxine Sodium; Olmesartan Medoxomil; Bisolvon
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2012-07-18
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Organising Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2012-07-18
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Organising Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-16
Patient: female
Reactions: Pain, Insomnia, Cognitive Disorder, Depression, Asthenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 87 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-13
Patient: 87 year old male, weighing 74.8 kg (164.6 pounds)
Reactions: Bradycardia, Sinus Arrhythmia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 50 mg every day po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-07-29
End date: 2011-01-01
Nifedipine
Dosage: 30 mg every day po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-17
End date: 2012-01-05
Possible Nifedipine side effects in 63 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-13
Patient: 63 year old male, weighing 92.5 kg (203.5 pounds)
Reactions: Angioedema
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-10
Patient: female, weighing 85.1 kg (187.2 pounds)
Reactions: Angioedema
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
Possible Nifedipine side effects in
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-09
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Name Confusion, Medication Error
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nifedipine
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