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Nifedipine therapy for diffuse esophageal spasm.

Abstract
Although nifedipine therapy resulted in substantial relief of dysphagia in six patients with diffuse esophageal spasm, significant side effects, particularly in young working subjects, precluded prolonged use.
AuthorsE Thomas, P Witt, M Willis, J Morse
JournalSouthern medical journal (South Med J) Vol. 79 Issue 7 Pg. 847-9 (Jul 1986) ISSN: 0038-4348 [Print] United States
PMID3726585 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Nifedipine
Topics
  • Dizziness (chemically induced)
  • Drug Evaluation
  • Esophageal Diseases (diagnosis, drug therapy, physiopathology)
  • Female
  • Headache (chemically induced)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Manometry
  • Nifedipine (adverse effects)
  • Spasm (drug therapy)
  • Time Factors

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