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Has anyone ever taken Adalat cc for high blood pressure during pregnancy?


My doctor prescribed this medicine for me for my blood pressure and because I'll be conceiving soon and this medicine is pregnancy safe. How was the medicine during pregnancy and did you experience any side effects?


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  1. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

    * Headache

    * Flushing

    * Dizziness

    * Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, indigestion or abdominal pain

    * Swollen ankles caused by fluid retention (peripheral oedema)

    * Tiredness

    * Awareness of your heart beat (heart palpitations)

    * Increased heart rate (tachycardia)

    * Shaking, usually of the hands (tremor)

    * Skin reactions such as rash, sweating or itching

    * Visual disturbances

    * Increased need to pass urine

    * Impotence

    * Depression

    * Pain in the muscles (myalgia)

    * Pins and needles sensations (paraesthesia)

    * Abnormal enlargement of breasts in men (gynaecomastia)

    * Enlargement of the gums (gingival hyperplasia)

    The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug’s manufacturer.

    For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

    Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Adalat or Adalat XL.

    * More common side effects may include:
    Constipation, cough, dizziness, fatigue, flushing, giddiness, headache, heartburn, heat sensation, light-headedness, mood changes, muscle cramps, nasal congestion, nausea, sore throat, swelling of arms, legs, hands, and feet, tremors, wheezing

  2. I would recommend checking with your pharmacist as well but a good site you can also check out is at: http://forums.obgyn.net/pregnancy-birth


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