Information about Lacidipine

Lacidipine Uses

Lacidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How Lacidipine works

Lacidipine is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
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Expert advice for Lacidipine

  • A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Lacidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Lacidipine affects you. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Frequently asked questions for Lacidipine

Lacidipine

Q. What is Lacidipine?

Lacidipine is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines which block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.

Q. My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop Lacidipine?

No, do not stop taking Lacidipine on your own, as it may worsen your condition. You should take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q. What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Lacidipine. Take a low sodium and low fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

Q. Should I take Lacidipine on an empty stomach?

Lacidipine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time everyday. This reduces the chances of missing doses and also helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.

Q. I have developed ankle swelling after using Lacidipine. What should I do now?

Lacidipine can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Q. Can Lacidipine cause dizziness? How do I prevent it?

Yes. Lacidipine can cause dizziness as a side effect. If you experience dizziness sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. Also, avoid alcohol intake during the course of treatment as it may worsen the dizziness.

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