@faithzimycin8: This afternoon, a man walked in asking for nifedipine. He couldn’t remember the name, so he just said, “Pharmacist, give me that BP drug you usually put under the tongue.” He complained of a headache and was convinced his blood pressure must be high. But is headache really a sign of high blood pressure? And again, is it okay to place nifedipine under the tongue? Let’s discuss 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 Headache is not a sign of high blood pressure. Your blood pressure can be dangerously high, yet you may feel completely fine. On the other hand, a headache can come from many other things… stress, dehydration or even fatigue . Don’t misunderstand me… high blood pressure can trigger a headache in some cases. The point is, you shouldn’t assume your blood pressure is normal just because you don’t have a headache… or assume every headache means your blood pressure is high. The only way to know is to check it. Now to the main point of this write-up… is it appropriate to place nifedipine under the tongue? The answer is NO. Placing nifedipine under the tongue is an old practice that has been discouraged due to safety concerns. Even the medicine leaflet inside the pack clearly states that it should be swallowed whole with water. When placed under the tongue, nifedipine can cause a sudden and dangerous drop in blood pressure. This may lead to dizziness, fainting, or even ischemia …a reduced blood supply to vital organs like the heart and brain. Did you know that nifedipine may increase blood sugar levels in people with diabetes? This is why it’s usually avoided in diabetic patients unless there’s no better alternative. Before you take any medication, let your doctor or pharmacist know please 🙏🏾 #bpmedication #nefidipine #viralvideos

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