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Compare Plendil vs. Dynacirc

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Key takeaways

Felodipine ER (Plendil) and isradipine (Dynacirc) are both calcium channel blockers used to treat high blood pressure. Felodipine ER is typically taken once daily as a tablet, while isradipine is usually taken twice daily as a capsule. Felodipine ER is available as a lower-cost generic, but the brand name Plendil has been discontinued. Similarly, the brand name Dynacirc for isradipine is no longer available, but the generic form is still on the market. Common side effects for both medications include swelling, headache, and dizziness. Both medications can be taken with or without food, but it's important to be consistent with how you take it. Both medications require careful monitoring of blood pressure and have specific instructions regarding missed doses and potential interactions with other medications.

  • Felodipine er (Plendil)
    Isradipine
  • Felodipine er (Plendil)
    Isradipine

  • Summary of Plendil vs. Dynacirc

    Summary for Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
    Prescription only

    Felodipine ER (Plendil) is a calcium channel blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels. This medication is one of the first-choice options for treating high blood pressure in adults. It's taken by mouth, typically once daily. Some side effects of this medication include swelling, headache, and flushing. Brand name Plendil has been discontinued.

    Summary for Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
    Prescription only

    Isradipine is used to lower blood pressure. The long-acting version and the brand name version of isradipine have been discontinued. But the generic is still available as a capsule that's taken by mouth, typically twice daily. Like all calcium channel blockers, some common side effects of isradipine include swelling, dizziness, and headache.

  • Indications of Plendil vs. Dynacirc

    Indications for
    •High blood pressure (hypertension)
    Indications for
    •High blood pressure (hypertension)

  • Pros and Cons of Plendil vs. Dynacirc

    Pros and Const for Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth
    •Taken once daily
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    Cons
    •Only available as a tablet
    •Not a good choice if you've heart failure
    •Not recommended in pregnancy
    Pros and Const for Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
    Pros
    •Lowers risk of heart attack and stroke caused by high blood pressure
    •Can be used in combination with a thiazide-type water pill like hydrochlorothiazide
    •Taken by mouth
    Cons
    •Can cause headache and swelling in the legs and feet
    •Typically taken twice daily
    •Only available as a capsule

  • Common Side Effects of Plendil vs. Dynacirc

    Common Side Effects for
    •Swelling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet (up to 17%)
    •Headache (up to 15%)
    •Flushing (up to 7%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (14%)
    •Swelling in the legs, feet, or hands (7%)
    •Dizziness (7%)

  • Warnings of Plendil vs. Dynacirc

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severely low blood pressure
    •Caution with heart failure
    •Swelling
    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood pressure
    •Risk of worsening heart failure

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