Nifedipine

Common brands: Procardia Xl, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Aspirin Low Dose

Top reporter: Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc

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46,183
Total Reports
17,463
Serious Reports
5,200
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.26%)

Patient Demographics

Male
17,981
Female
24,283

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Nifedipine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,554
5.5%
2 DYSPNOEA 2,452
5.3%
3 FATIGUE 2,340
5.0%
4 DIARRHOEA 2,302
4.9%
5 NAUSEA 2,259
4.9%
6 OFF LABEL USE 2,082
4.5%
7 HEADACHE 2,028
4.4%
8 DIZZINESS 1,794
3.9%
9 HYPERTENSION 1,787
3.8%
10 PAIN 1,714
3.7%
11 DEATH 1,530
3.3%
12 ASTHENIA 1,511
3.2%
13 PNEUMONIA 1,504
3.2%
14 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,467
3.2%
15 HYPOTENSION 1,455
3.1%
16 MALAISE 1,391
3.0%
17 VOMITING 1,360
2.9%
18 RENAL FAILURE 1,351
2.9%
19 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 1,279
2.7%
20 FALL 1,236
2.7%
21 DRUG INTERACTION 1,232
2.6%
22 ARTHRALGIA 1,175
2.5%
23 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 1,172
2.5%
24 COUGH 1,166
2.5%
25 FOETAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 1,123
2.4%
26 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,093
2.3%
27 PYREXIA 1,071
2.3%
28 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 1,043
2.2%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,037
2.2%
30 PREMATURE BABY 1,010
2.2%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.