A healthcare provider may prescribe nicardipine to control high blood pressure and relieve chest pain. Nicardipine comes in the form of a capsule and is usually taken three times a day. There are several factors your healthcare provider will consider prior to prescribing nicardipine, such as the medical condition being treated, other medications you are taking, and other medical conditions you have. A few common side effects of nicardipine include headaches, dizziness, and weakness.
Nicardipine hydrochloride (Cardene®) is a prescription medication used to treat certain types of chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure (hypertension). A long-acting form of nicardipine is also available (see Cardene SR).
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with nicardipine.
However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. When nicardipine side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of nicardipine include, but are not limited to:
Swelling or water retention in the lower legs or feet
Dizziness
Weakness.
(Click Side Effects of Nicardipine to learn about specific side effects of nicardipine, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider. You can also read about other possible nicardipine side effects by going to:
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