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Nifedipine

Nifedipine is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Nifedipine extended-release tablets are used for the management of vasospastic angina confirmed by specific clinical, provocative, or angiographic criteria.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

Dosage must be adjusted according to each patient's needs, starting therapy for either hypertension or angina with 30 or 60 mg once daily.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Occasional patients have experienced excessive and poorly tolerated low blood pressure, usually during initial titration or upward dosage adjustment.

Common side effects

All reported side effects from clinical trials were tabulated independently of causal relationship to the medication.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Nifedipine ER 30mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.