Comparing Amlodipine vs Lisinopril
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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 |
Lisinopril can be used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to increase survival following a heart attack. However, the development of a dry, hacking cough attributable to the drug may... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: edema. See the full amlodipine side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, and increased serum creatinine. See the full lisinopril side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all amlodipine prices |
View all lisinopril prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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35 hours |
16.4 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 434 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:
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A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with lisinopril:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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July 31, 1992 |
December 29, 1987 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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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.
Further information
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