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What is Sular and why is it prescribed? Sular controls high blood pressure. A long-acting tablet, Sular may be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medications. Sular is a type of medication called a calcium channel blocker. It inhibits the flow of calcium through the smooth muscles of the heart, delaying the passage of nerve impulses, slowing down the heart, and expanding the blood vessels. This eases the heart's workload and reduces your blood pressure. You must take Sular regularly for it to be effective. Sular does not cure high blood pressure but it keeps it under control. How should you take Sular? Follow your doctors directions for taking Sular. Swallow the tablets whole. They should not be crushed, chewed, or divided. Avoid eating high-fat meals with Sular, as the medication will not work properly. Do not take grapefruit products before or after taking Sular. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time. Store Sular at room temperature in a tight, light-resistant container. Protect Sular from moisture. Are there any Sular side effects? Sular side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Sular side effects may include dizziness, flushing, headache, heart palpitations, sinus inflammation, sore throat, and swelling of the hands and feet. Less common Sular side effects may include chest pain, nausea, and rash. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Sular? If Sular is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sular with Atenolol (Tenormin), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Phenytoin (Dilantin), or Quinidine (Quinidex). Are there any special warnings about Sular? If you have a heart condition or liver disease, be sure the doctor is aware of it. Sular should be used with caution. Sular may cause an excessive drop in blood pressure, especially when you are first taking the medication or when the dosage is increased. Low blood pressure can also become a problem if you are taking other blood pressure medications. If you develop symptoms of low blood pressure such as dizziness or light-headedness, call your doctor. If you have angina or clogged coronary arteries, there is a remote possibility that Sular will make the condition worse, or even trigger a heart attack, when you first start taking the drug or its dosage is increased. Your doctor should be especially cautious if you have angina, heart failure, or other heart problems, particularly if you are also taking a medication known as a beta-blocker, such as Tenormin. |
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