Drug details

Procardia XL (nifedipine extended release tablets)

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Procardia XL (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. It is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• diarrhea,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• itching,
• constipation,
• joint pain,
• stomach pain,
• drowsiness,
• rash,
• tired feeling,
• urinating more than usual,
• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin).
• leg/muscle cramps,
• sexual problems, or

The following drugs are related to Procardia XL, either as a replacement or used together:

• Aspruzyo Sprinkle (ranolazine granules)
• Cardizem (diltiazem hydrochloride)
• Matzim LA (dltiazem hydrochloride extended release tablets)
• Inspra (eplerenone)
• Thiola (topronin delayed-release tablets)