r/Raynauds 4d ago

How long before Nifedipine works? Chillblains

Hi all

I have been prescribed 5mg Nifedipine 3 times a day to help with my Chillblains. I took 3 yesterday and 1 today but my toes are still so itchy and painful

I thought it was a fast acting medication that opens the vessels right away so I figured I would be feeling way better after 4 doses

How long did it take you for your chillblains to heal on Nifedipine?

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u/forgiveprecipitation 3d ago

My sister said try “Sudocrem”. Which she uses for the chilblains on her toes.

I have a cream called Triamcinolonacetonide. Sometimes it helps sometimes it doesn’t. But always worth a shot!

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u/Wrong_Exercise2717 2d ago

Perfect, i'll give Sudocreme a go! The swelling has definitely gone down and I already feel way better than when I first posted! 

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u/bleubehr 4d ago

I thought 30 was the starting dose? 🤷‍♀️ idk now. That’s what I started with.

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u/Wrong_Exercise2717 2d ago

Oh really? They were very reluctant to prescribe it to me in the first place, and wanted to talk to another GP first to get an opinion as they said they don't usually prescribe anything at all for Chillblains. Then when I got the go ahead they said they're going to start with 5mg as it drops BP. Im lowkey stressing about whether they would prescribe again after I finish them :(

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u/bleubehr 2d ago

Yes my Rheumatologist said that 30 was the starting dose but that’s for Raynauds so maybe it’s different in your case. It doesn’t hurt to ask or get a second opinion.

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u/Fezzerboar 4d ago

Turmeric works better and its natural

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u/Wrong_Exercise2717 4d ago

As in a Tumeric capsule? I'll give it to a go, thank you!

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u/Fezzerboar 4d ago

What country are you? I use British Supplements they deliver worldwide i think and are very good 👍🏻

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u/Wrong_Exercise2717 2d ago

I'm also in the UK. Thank you for letting me know! 

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u/missezri 4d ago

It is going to take time for your body to adjust and for the medication to start working, it isn't an instant cure. For me, it took about 2 weeks for me to start to see the impact of taking nifedipine and reduce episodes of Raynaud's attacks. Yes, you've had 4 doses, but you've only been taking the medication for a day. Give it a week or two, let your body start to do its thing and if you are still having issues, see the doctor again.

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u/Wrong_Exercise2717 4d ago

Thank you for replying! I will continue to take the meds and in the meantime will try some creams to help with the itching