User Reviews for Procardia XL oral

Started this drub for high BP and Raynauds. It worked very well, but after 5 months (60 mg dosage), hands started to swell and I've had a horrible rash. Have taken none for 5 days now and still have itchy rash. Did have very tired muscles and severe cramping with this drug,too. Wish the side effects weren't so bad.

Has worked well for my Rayaunards

It worked well for my high blood pressure , but cause some stomach issues.

Used a smooth muscle relaxer for regurgitation.

recently started on this med to treat irregulay heart rate. now am not feeling the usual heart ''flutters'': but am waking up in the am with pounding headaches.

My pressure was up and down,my legs and ankles swelled beyond belief,I developed a cough.also short of breath,along with long urinating.

I have been using this medication for three weeks and have noticed that my legs and feet began to swell, had cramps and a headache. Will have to discontinue and address the BP through diet and excerise.

after having preeclampsea, my BP's were still elevated and am on beta blocker therapy. I still have high BP's and Im only in my 30's. When I get bp readings over 170's/100's I call my doctor "1st and formost" to advise of the situation and take my procardia with drops of about 20 points S/D within about 20 mins. As instructed, may increase with an additional dose of 30mg if still over 150/100. S/E include headache, and gerneralized fatigue ( like I'm zoning out.) Hypotension occures for about 20min with the increased dose very infrequently. I will usualy have a small sip or two of chicken broth for a small dose of sodium if that occurs. All in all, for the 2 to 3 times a year this happens Niphedipine (Procardia) has worked for me and I am very happy this medication is avalible for use. Read More Read Less

I have been on procardia for 2 months. Changed to this medication I was trying to get pregnant at that time. I have been several medication to lower my BP and this one worked. The only side effect I suffer is extreme fatigue. About to lower dose.

i HAVE BEEN TAKING PROCARDIA XL (90 MG) FOR 1-1/2 MONTHS. IT LEAVES ME WITH A SHAKEY FEELING AND QUEASY STOMACH. ALSO MY LEGS ARE VERY TIRED ALL THE TIME. MY DR. PUT ME ON THIS MED. I WAS ON TOPROL XL PREVIOUSLY.

I have taken this drug for a little less than 1 month. The day I took the first pill, 60mg, my blood pressure was within the low normal range. However, the ankle and lower leg swelling was not acceptable. Also, more frequent and lengthy urination. The drug also caused headaches. I have stopped taking the medication and am starting a daily exercise program.

This drug started out as being a wonderful drug. It kept my blood pressure very low. I have been taking this drug for over 15 years. I was borderline hypertensive and now with hindsight, I should have never let a doctor talk me into going on meds. He never indicated diet and exercise. Nevertheless, even though the drug is keeping my blood pressure down, I am now developing chest pains, and difficulty breathing if I am even hours late taking the drug. I dont feel like its helping my cardio problems at all, but it helps my blood pressure. Does that make sense? The longer you take it, you develop other problems.Read More Read Less

I have been on this medication for 11 years, no problems including taking it during pregnancy. I have a family history of high blood pressure, and was sad but not surprised to start taking this at 30. It still works. I can say that I have told my doc in recent years that I have lowered libido, and she told me it could be due to this drug, but she didn't offer any other remedies either. It may be helpful to hear that in case you have a similar experience.

This medication HAS kept my BP down...usually about 116/80, BUT the side effects for me are: terrible headaches that pretty much start when I wake up and last all day until I go to sleep, also I feel light-headed, jittery and very nauseated all day. I feel bad all the time and it is hard to function at work...I will most likely have to try something different.

TAKING THIS MED FOR 2 MONTHS NOW. VERY PLEASED W/ RESULTS. ALSO TAKE 2 OTHER BP MEDS. ONLY PROBLEMS (HAD MIGRAINES FIRST COUPLE DAYS. I ALSO HAVE VERY SORE MUSCLES SINCE STARTING THIS MED.

This medication gave me extreme leg cramps and rapid heart beat during pregnancy. My MD has now switched me back to Lopressor.

MED WORKS BUT EXPENSIVE.

Took this medication for over 5 yrs. to treat Raynauds and had nothing but problems, especially swelling. Started out just hands and feel and got so bad that is was a total body problem. Had to take increasing doses of diuretics and potassium. I needed to increase the dose, but couldn't handle the fluid problem. Have just been put on Norvasc and am hoping that this will work, although I feel that there is still some swelling. My MD had started me on a very low dose and will increase it slowly, but it has to help my Raynauds w/o the swelling!Read More Read Less