Nisoldipine
(Sular)
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(Procardia XL)
Get free couponsSummary for Nisoldipine
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 for Nisoldipine
Pros and Cons for Nisoldipine
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 for Nisoldipine
- Swelling in the legs, feet, or hands (22%)
- Headache (22%)
Warnings for Nisoldipine
- Severely low blood pressure
- Risk of heart attack and chest pain
- Allergic reaction
Summary for Procardia XL
Nifedipine (Procardia, Procardia XL) is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). It's used to treat certain heart conditions, such as chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure in adults. It mainly works by relaxing your blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow. Nifedipine is available as an extended-release pill (ER) that's taken by mouth once daily, and a immediate-release pill (IR) that's taken three times a day. Keep in mind the nifedipine IR is rarely prescribed. Some side effects of nifedipine include swelling in the legs, dizziness, tiredness, and headache.
Indications for Procardia XL
- Chest pain (angina)
- High blood pressure (hypertension) - extended-release tablets only
Pros and Cons for Procardia XL
Pros
- Lowers risk of heart attack and stroke in people with high blood pressure
- Can take it alone or with other medications to help with blood pressure or chest pain
- Calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine ER (Procardia XL), work especially well for Black people to lower blood pressure
- The extended-release tablets are taken once daily
- Available as a lower-cost, generic form
Cons
- Often causes swelling in the legs and feet
- Not a good choice if you have heart failure because of risk for swelling
- If you have severe heart disease, it can raise your risk of having a heart attack or worsening chest pain
- The immediate-release capsule needs to be taken 3 to 4 times a day
Common Side Effects for Procardia XL
Extended-release tablets:
- Swelling (edema) in the legs, feet, or hands (10-30%)
- Headache (16%)
- Fatigue (6%)
- Dizziness (4%)
Immediate-release capsules:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness (27%)
- Flushing (25%)
- Headache (23%)
- Weakness (12%)
- Nausea (11%)
- Swelling (10%)
Warnings for Procardia XL
- Low blood pressure
- Risk of worsening chest pain or heart attack
- Risk of heart failure
- Swelling in legs and feet
- Stomach or intestinal injury (extended-release form only)
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