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Nimodipine vs. Sular

Nimodipine (Nymalize) is used to help prevent brain damage after an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (a type of brain bleed). Your provider will typically start this medication in the hospital as soon as possible, but usually within 4 days of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Nimodipine (Nymalize) is taken by mouth or given through a feeding tube every 4 hours for 3 weeks. Generic nimodipine comes as an oral capsule, while brand name Nymalize (nimodipine) comes as an oral liquid. The most common side effect of nimodipine (Nymalize) is low blood pressure, so your provider will check your blood pressure regularly while you're taking this medication.

• Prevention of brain damage after a type of brain bleed called an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH)

• Low blood pressure (4%)
• Diarrhea (2%)
• Rash (2%)
• Stomach irritation (2%)

• Take by mouth only
• Low blood pressure
• Medication interactions

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.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)

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

• Severely low blood pressure
• Risk of heart attack and chest pain
• Allergic reaction