What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Amlodipine | Nifedipine | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker) | A blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker) |
| Used for | is a calcium channel blocker for the treatment of: Hypertension ( 1.1 ) NORLIQVA is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and children 6 years of age and older, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonf… | I. Vasospastic Angina Nifedipine extended-release tablets are indicated for the management of vasospastic angina confirmed by any of the following criteria: 1) classical pattern of angina at rest accompanied by ST segment elevation, 2) angina or coronary arter… |
| Usual adult dose | Adult recommended starting dose: 5 mg orally once daily with a maximum of 10 mg orally once daily. | Not on the label |
| Children | Pediatric starting dose: 2.5 mg to 5 mg orally once daily. | Not on the label |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | Most common adverse reactions to amlodipine were edema, dizziness, flushing and palpitation which occurred in a dose related manner. Other adverse reactions not clearly dose-related but reported with an incidence >1.0% are fatigue… | Over 1000 patients from both controlled and open trials with nifedipine extended-release tablets in hypertension and angina were included in the evaluation of adverse experiences. All side effects reported during nifedipine extend… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary: The limited available data based on post-marketing reports with amlodipine use in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects… | Not on the label |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherAmlodipine is a blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker) and Nifedipine is a blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker). Amlodipine is used for: is a calcium channel blocker for the treatment of: Hypertension ( 1.1 ) NORLIQVA is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and children 6 years of age and older, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonf… Nifedipine is used for: I. Vasospastic Angina Nifedipine extended-release tablets are indicated for the management of vasospastic angina confirmed by any of the following criteria: 1) classical pattern of angina at rest accompanied by ST segment elevation, 2) angina or coronary arter…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.