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  1. A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Nimodipine umm.edu - Nimodipine
  2. Answers.com: Nimodipine answers.com - Nimodipine
  3. Cleveland Clinic: Nimodipine for Headaches my.clevelandclinic.org - Nimodipine for Headaches
  4. Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Nimodipine (Oral Route) mayoclinic.com - Nimodipine (Oral Route)
  5. Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Nimodipine health.yahoo.com - Nimodipine
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Research Notes on Nimodipine


Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that was originally developed as a treatment for hypertension.1 It is currently used to treat symptoms from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain and increases blood flow to injured brain tissue. Nimodipine is sometimes used to treat migraine headaches.2

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  • Common side effects include headache, heartburn, constipation and a change in heart rhythm.3
  • Should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after a meal. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking nimodipine.4
  • Benefits should be weighed against risks when used by pregnant women.


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia: Nimodipine
  2. ↑ American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Nimodipine: Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
  3. ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Nimodipine: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
  4. ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Nimodipine: What Special Dietary Instructions Should I Follow?

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