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Compare Plendil vs. Sular

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Felodipine ER (Plendil) and nisoldipine (Sular) are both calcium channel blockers used to treat high blood pressure. Felodipine ER is typically taken once daily in doses ranging from 2.5 mg to 10 mg, while nisoldipine is also taken once daily but in higher doses, starting at 17 mg and going up to 34 mg. Felodipine ER is available only as a generic, whereas nisoldipine is available both as a brand (Sular) and a generic. Common side effects for both medications include swelling, headaches, and dizziness. Felodipine ER can be taken with or without food, but nisoldipine should be taken on an empty stomach. Neither medication should not be crushed or chewed. Felodipine ER can be a first-choice option for treating high blood pressure, while nisoldipine is noted to be more expensive than many other alternatives.

  • Felodipine er (Plendil)
    Nisoldipine (Sular)
  • Felodipine er (Plendil)
    Nisoldipine (Sular)

  • Summary of Plendil vs. Sular

    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

    Nisoldipine (Sular) is a type of blood pressure medication called a calcium channel blocker. It treats high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. The extended-release tablets are taken by mouth once per day on an empty stomach. Some side effects include swelling in the arms or legs and headache. Nisoldipine (Sular) is available as a brand-name and generic medication.

  • Indications of Plendil vs. Sular

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

  • Pros and Cons of Plendil vs. Sular

    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
    •Taken by mouth once daily
    •Can take together with other blood pressure medications
    Cons
    •Can cause headache and swelling in the legs and feet
    •Interacts with grapefruit and many other medications, such as amiodarone (Pacerone) and ketoconazole

  • Common Side Effects of Plendil vs. Sular

    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
    •Swelling in the legs, feet, or hands (22%)
    •Headache (22%)

  • Warnings of Plendil vs. Sular

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severely low blood pressure
    •Caution with heart failure
    •Swelling
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severely low blood pressure
    •Risk of heart attack and chest pain
    •Allergic reaction

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