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Comparing Amlodipine

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Amlodipine may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but can cause edema in the feet. Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Raynaud's Syndrome, Angina, Heart Failure, Coronary... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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5.2
370 Reviews

For High Blood Pressure: I have cut in half a 2.5 mg daily dose of Amlodipine and that seems to do the trick for the side effects I had with a higher dose,,,I have been on this drug since January, 2016 and my age is almost 74 years old...

5

For High Blood Pressure: Amlodipine 5mg and 10mg caused continuing and annoying swelling of feet, ankles, and calves. I am finally changing it in favor of a different medication.

5

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: edema.

See the full amlodipine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $0.48
Cost* $48.34

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Norvasc

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

35 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 700 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:

  • 16 major drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)
  • 616 moderate drug interactions (3869 brand and generic names)
  • 68 minor drug interactions (200 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 31, 1992

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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