Hidden11 years ago

Hi, I just grabbed my box - Adalat and under the white writing on red, it says modified release tablets - Nifedipine? So yep I can definitely see why you are confused? I am too?

Blue-Bunny11 years ago

Nifedipene is the 'general' or cheaper drug. Adalat is the branded drug. They both do the same job pretty much.

rxlist.com/adalat-drug.htm

Basically, your doctor is trying to con you into a cheaper alternative. When I asked my pharmacist (who had ran out of Nifi) whether he could just prescribe a lower dosage of the upgraded version he said, "We don't have any Adalat either I'm afraid." So that's pretty much all I need to know about which one is better.

Ask a pharmacist as to the differences between Adalat and Nifedipene and I'm sure they'll tell you the same thing.

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mrsqwerty1111 years ago

Adalat is just a trademark...and nipedine is the tablet so I can also see why you are confused.

graygirl111 years ago

Adalat and Nefedipine are the same. It sound to me that you GP wants you to remain on Adalat (Nefedipine) but increase the dose to cover your high blood pressure as well.

This drug is normally prescribed for high blood pressure but is also beneficial to Raynaud's sufferers. Ask your doctor to explain things a bit more about the plan of care he/she has in mind for yourself.

Good luck!

winifred11 years ago

I was prescribed Adalat for high blood pressure - it was chosen by my doctor as it also helps my Reynauds. Adalat is the same as Nefedipine - it is just the slow release version.

babyblue11 years ago

Thank you to all that answered my question. Do you think changing the dose of Adalat (higher) would help manage Raynauds. I am on 30mg of Adalat daily at the moment.

foxglove10 years ago

I find CIRCULEASE a product manufactured by HealthSpan helps a lot with my Raynaud's