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Can I eat this with Nifedipine?
Grapefruit greatly increases nifedipine levels in your blood, raising the risk of side effects. Alcohol can add to side effects such as low blood pressure.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 47 foods and drinks for Nifedipine (10 to avoid, 28 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Nifedipine with food?
- You can take nifedipine with or without food.
- Can I eat grapefruit with Nifedipine?
- No, avoid it. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice as it increases the chance of side effects.
- Can I drink alcohol with Nifedipine?
- Yes, with care. Best avoided as it can increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure.
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1 · What do you take?
Grapefruit greatly increases nifedipine levels in your blood, raising the risk of side effects. Alcohol can add to side effects such as low blood pressure.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking nifedipine. Alcohol is best avoided as it increases the risk of side effects like low blood pressure. You can take nifedipine with or without food. High-fibre foods may help if you become constipated.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take nifedipine with or without food.
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Foods to avoid with Nifedipine· 10
Take care with Nifedipine· 28
Fine with Nifedipine· 9
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Further reading on Nifedipine
The pages our answers quote. Open “Where this comes from” on any answer to see the exact words, checked 24 September 2026. How we check
NHS website
Nifedipine: medicine to treat high blood pressure and angina
NHS information about the medicine nifedipine, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Nifedipine
The official US prescribing information for Nifedipine, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
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