TREATMENT DATABASE

Procardia (nifedipine) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders, such as angina (chest pain) and coronary artery disease. These drugs also may improve exercise capacity and subsequently reduce the need for surgery in patients with cardiac problems.

USES IN ME/CFS: At the 1990 CFIDS conference in Los Angeles, Dr. Ismael Mena presented evidence of cerebral dysfunction in patients with ME/CFS. Using neurological spectroscopic scanning techniques, Dr. Mena reported that 71% of ME/CFSpatients have low blood flow (hypoperfusion) in the temporal lobe of the brain. He further reported that after treatment with calcium channel blockers, some of these patients exhibited clinically improved cerebral blood flow (CFIDS Chronicle, Spring/Summer 1990).

Treatment rating for Procardia (nifedipine)