Treating certain kinds of angina. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Nifelong is a calcium channel blocking agent. It works to decrease chest pain by dilating (widening) blood vessels in the heart and other blood vessels.
Important safety information:
Nifelong may cause dizziness or light-headedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Nifelong with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Nifelong may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, stit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
Proper dental care is important while you are taking Nifelong. Brush and floss your teeth and visit the dentist regularly.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Nifelong before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
If your doctor has instructed you to check your blood pressure regularly, be sure to do so.
Use Nifelong with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Nifelong should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nifelong while you are pregnant. Nifelong is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Nifelong, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Nifelong side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; mental or mood changes; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent dizziness or light-headedness; shortness of breath; slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat; sudden, unusual weight gain; swelling of the arms or legs; symptoms of heart attack (eg, chest, jaw, or left arm pain; numbness in an arm or leg; sudden, severe headache or vomiting); tender, bleeding, or swollen gums; tremors; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision problems; wheezing; worsening chest pain (eg, longer, more often, more severe); yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Nifelong be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Nifelong?
Some medical conditions may interact with Nifelong. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of angina, heart blood vessel problems, or other heart problems ; high or low blood pressure; liver problems (eg, cirrhosis); kidney problems; swelling of the arms or legs; or fluid in your lungs
if you take medicines to lower your blood pressure
if you have recently had or will be having surgery, or if you have recently stopped taking a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Nifelong. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Alpha-blockers (eg, doxazosin), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide), methyldopa, or phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors (eg, sildenafil, tadalafil) because the risk of low blood pressure may be increased
Acarbose because high blood sugar may occur
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers (eg, diltiazem, verapamil), cimetidine, fluoxetine, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir, saquinavir), imatinib, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin, clarithromycin), nefazodone, streptogramins (eg, quinupristin/dalfopristin), or valproic acid because they may increase the risk of nifedipine's side effects
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), rifamycins (eg, rifampin, rifabutin), or St. John's wort because they may decrease nifedipine's effectiveness
Cyclosporine, digoxin, ketanserin, lithium, tacrolimus, theophylline, or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Nifelong
Quinidine, theophylline, or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Nifelong
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Nifelong may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Nifelong?
Use Nifelong as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Nifelong by mouth with or without food.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Nifelong.
Swallow Nifelong whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
Do not suddenly stop taking Nifelong without checking with your doctor. If you need to stop Nifelong, your doctor may gradually lower your dose.
If you miss a dose of Nifelong, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Nifelong.
Can Nifelong be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Nifelong be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Nifelong, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Nifelong. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported side effects
Does the Nifelong Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about It has side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Nifelong. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Nifelong.
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How often should I take Nifelong? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Nifelong should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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How long will I use Nifelong before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Nifelong. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Nifelong kindly click here
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