ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: NIFEDIPINE

Nifedipine is a cardiac drug and if prescribed should be used, unless an alternative therapy proves successful and even then withdrawal should only be under a doctor’s supervision.

Nifedipine had some bad press because it was causing suicide and a worsening of symptoms and cardiac failure in a larger than acceptable number of users. Other drugs may be preferable but this decision must be made with the expertise of specialists.