Nifedipine and Minitran

[Mezgit]

Hello everyone,

Has anyone found Nifedipine or Minitran patches helpful for Raynaud's?

And if you are using these, do you experience really bad side effects?

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[Chumpy]

Hiya I'm on nifedipine 60mg a day I still have issues but symptoms aren't as bad they were

[Mezgit in reply to Chumpy]

Thank you

[azza37]

I've been taking Nifedipine for years. It's lifesaving!

[Mezgit in reply to azza37]

Thank you

[Poshcards]

Nifedipine works for me in capsule form x

[Mezgit in reply to Poshcards]

Thank you

[Montaza]

Hi. I use Nifedipine with no problems. I also apply Minitran 5mg patches mostly in winter. They can give you a headache. You are only meant to use them for no more than 12 hours a day. I usually remove them when my head starts to ache. They do help with my severe Raynauds. However they also make my skin itchy where the patch was and leave a red mark but this abates after a couple of days. For quick effect Minitran is good whereas Nifedipine is more slow release over time. They have both saved me from digital ulcers. Best wishes.

[Mezgit in reply to Montaza]

Thank you. Yes, minitran gives me really bad headache too. Unfortunately I get really lightheaded and dizzy with nifedipine.

[Montaza in reply to Mezgit]

Maybe you could take a lower dose of Nifedipine? However if you already have low blood pressure, Nifedipine can make you light headed. I feel for you because it does get cold in the UK. I live in Australia so I am spared from really harsh winters.Have you tried exothermic handwarmers? They are from Japan. They last 10 hours. Wear them under your gloves. Chemists sell them. I find they help in winter. Good luck. 😀

[Mezgit in reply to Montaza]

Thank you so much. I will get a pair straight away 🌟