hello

a pharmacist has compounded nifedipine for me as a cream. However, the nifedipine feels more cold than hot i.e. it does not burn when applied to the fissure, as opposed to the Diltiazem which really burns. hence, it does not feel effective.

Do you have the same experience with nifedipine?

thanks in advance to all.

nonody????

Hey helpme...

I've used both and didn't experience the sort of hot/cold issue you describe. Could that be related to the cream/gel compound being used for the formulation?

In any case -- if one works for you then great...stick with it. Neither is "better" so go with what feels good.

Best - CB

They compounded mine with petroleum jelly. Warms right up!

Canadabum I've been using diltiazem for 11 day slowly but surely the fissure began to heal I was at the point where I just had a little bit of discomfort during a bm but then out of no where an with a soft bm the fissure was back why?? Im still using the cream an my bm is soft it was getting better 11days wasted but to square one??

Missymoo - I wish I knew why many of us experience these sorts of setbacks...it is quite common. Clearly the are is quite delicate and prone to tears or abrasions. I've had my fair share and quite frankly that is why I am now likely opting for LIS. Even with all good habits and keeping it soft I still deal with these sorts of setbacks. Don't lose hope -- you are on a path and not back at square one.

All best - CB

Thank you the diltiazem makes me itch what is the make up of nifedipine I'll have to get my chemist to make it up thanks

I had the same issue with diltiazem...don't know the difference in chemistry other than nifedipine had no itch for me

Do you know the make up of it like .02 % nifedipine? Not sure how to ask them to make it they them selves don't know

Mine is 0.2% Nifedipine in Vaseline - compounded.