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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While On Nifedipine?

My husband age 83 started taking nifedipine cc (Adalat cc) 30mg daily for blood pressure. A doctor in the rehab he was in after being in the hospital following a fall due to weakness - he had a rhino virus and couldn t get up , etc on his own. He was in rehab 2 weeks and along with other medications he is now taking the above drug. His BP, etc was was 124/87, 125/66 and 128/84, but his pulse was 147, 140 and 141. Would this medication cause this and should I notify his doctor.
Wed, 5 Sep 2018
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Hi,

You should see the doctor again, as the rapid heart beat may be atrial fibrillation. A benign condition, that however may require medicine.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen
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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While On Nifedipine?

Hi, You should see the doctor again, as the rapid heart beat may be atrial fibrillation. A benign condition, that however may require medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen