Sular Side Effects

Headache, sore throat, and swelling or water retention in the hands, legs, or feet are the most common side effects of Sular. Rare but possible side effects include insomnia, facial swelling, and dry mouth. A number of Sular side effects are more serious and should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately, including chest pain, a fluttering sensation in the chest, and depression.

 

Sular Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Sular® (nisoldipine). However, not everyone who takes the medicine will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Sular well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can be easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, possible side effects with Sular. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Sular side effects with you.)
 

Common Side Effects of Sular

Sular has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine.
 This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common Sular side effects included:
 
  • Swelling or water retention in the hands, legs, or feet -- in up to 22 percent of people
  • Headaches -- up to 22 percent
  • Dizziness -- up to 5 percent
  • Sore throat -- up to 5 percent
  • Flushing -- up to 4 percent
  • Sinus infection or irritation -- up to 3 percent
  • Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (palpitations) -- up to 3 percent
  • Nausea -- up to 2 percent.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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