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Does Nifedipine Cause Muscle Weakness?

I was taking nifedipine 30 mg I had to stop because it made my muscles weak and I was tired all the time I do still take metoprolol 100mg tablets twice a day I am diabetic and take insulin, and also take paroxiteine. Was nifedipine causing the muscle weakness? I feel so much better not taking this.
Fri, 4 May 2018
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Hello,

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker drug group. It can decrease arterial smooth muscle contractility. Subsequently, the blood vessels get dilatated.

This type of action involves an alteration in the regular functioning of muscles explaining why you feel weakness. Talk about this side effect to the doctor who prescribed this in order to change therapy.

Take magnesium and calcium supplement, they will help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
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Does Nifedipine Cause Muscle Weakness?

Hello, Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker drug group. It can decrease arterial smooth muscle contractility. Subsequently, the blood vessels get dilatated. This type of action involves an alteration in the regular functioning of muscles explaining why you feel weakness. Talk about this side effect to the doctor who prescribed this in order to change therapy. Take magnesium and calcium supplement, they will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini