Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Ankle swelling, Sleepiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema, Abdominal pain.

Expert advice for Dipinal Tablet
It is very common to have dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing, or a headache as a side effect. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase, chest pain continues or worsens).  Inform your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, fainting. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Dipinal safe?
Dipinal is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Dipinal a nitrate/beta-blocker/ACE inhibitor/tocolytic?
No. Dipinal is not a nitrate, beta-blocker, or an ACE inhibitor. It is a calcium channel blocker.

Q. Does Dipinal cause dry mouth?
Dipinal can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if experience dry mouth after taking Dipinal.

Q. Is Dipinal a diuretic?
Dipinal is not a diuretic. Dipinal belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Dipinal a calcium channel blocker?
Dipinal belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Dipinal a blood thinner?
Dipinal is not a blood thinner. Dipinal belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Dipinal ?
Dipinal can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Dipinal with pseudoephedrine?
Dipinal can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Dipinal with naproxen?
Dipinal can be taken with naproxen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Dipinal cause hair loss?
Dipinal does not cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss after taking Dipinal as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Dipinal make you tired?
Dipinal may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are affected in this way. This may be more likely when you first start treatment, if you change tablets, or if you have drunk alcohol.

Q. Does Dipinal cause tachycardia?
Dipinal can cause tachycardia (increase the heart rate) as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience palpitations (noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat) after taking Dipinal.

Q. Does Dipinal expire?
Yes, Dipinal does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Is Dipinal an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Dipinal is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Dipinal belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Dipinal a beta blocker?
Dipinal is not a beta blocker. Dipinal belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) or a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon which causes discolouration (often whitening) of the fingers and toes.

Q. Is Dipinal the same as amlodipine?
Dipinal and amlodipine are two different drugs which belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers or calcium antagonists.

Q. Can I take paracetamol with Dipinal ?
Dipinal can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take aspirin with Dipinal?
Dipinal can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take sildenafil with Dipinal ?
Dipinal may increase the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting its metabolism. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.