Sular is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site offers dosing information on Sular, describes the effects of the medication, and explains what you should know before taking the drug.
Some of the most common Sular side effects seen in studies include nausea, dizziness, and flushing. This eMedTV page lists rare but possible side effects of Sular, describes other common side effects, and explains which symptoms require treatment.
It is possible to develop a dry mouth while taking Sular. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Sular and dry mouth, including a list of suggestions for dry mouth relief and an explanation of what your doctor may recommend as treatment.
In clinical trials, impotence was reported in less than 1 percent of men taking Sular. This page from the eMedTV library offers more information on Sular and impotence, and explains what you should do if you develop impotence as a side effect.
Depression is a rare but possible side effect of Sular. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses the link between Sular and depression in more detail and explains what your healthcare provider may recommend if depression symptoms occur.
Sular is used for treating high blood pressure in adults. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how the medication works, discusses whether it is approved for use in children, and lists possible "off-label" Sular uses.
The recommended starting Sular dosage for the treatment of high blood pressure is 20 mg once a day. This eMedTV resource provides other Sular dosing information, including a list of precautions and tips for taking the medication.
Medications that may cause Sular drug interactions include nefazodone, quinidine, and phenytoin. This eMedTV article contains a list of other drugs that may cause Sular interactions and explains what may happen when these medicines are taken together.
Sular may cause extremely low blood pressure. This eMedTV page lists other Sular warnings and precautions, and explains who should not take the drug. Potential side effects or complications associated with the medicine are also listed in this article.
As with most calcium channel blockers, an overdose of Sular may potentially cause low blood pressure. This eMedTV article lists common symptoms of a Sular overdose and explains what treatment options are currently available.
The full risks of using Sular during pregnancy are not known. As this eMedTV page explains, studies on Sular and pregnancy show that the drug caused miscarriages and birth defects when it was given to animals, but the full risks to humans are unknown.
No research has been conducted on whether Sular passes through breast milk. This eMedTV segment further discusses the link between Sular and breastfeeding, and explains why it is generally recommended that breastfeeding women avoid the drug.
Sular is not yet available as a generic. As this eMedTV page explains, when the patent for Sular expires in June 2012, some companies will likely produce a generic version. Until then, you should not purchase any so-called generic Sular products.
