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Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Heart Failure, Heart Attack. Diovan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: dizziness, increased serum potassium.

See the full Diovan side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine.

See the full lisinopril side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: edema.

See the full amlodipine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 80 mg
Per Unit* $4.55
Cost* $136.37

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.15 - $0.20
Cost* $15.22 - $20.00

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $0.23 - $0.61
Cost* $22.70 - $60.64

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

 Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril Katerzia, 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.

8 hours

16.4 hours

35 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 249 drugs are known to interact with Diovan:

  • 29 major drug interactions (150 brand and generic names)
  • 218 moderate drug interactions (1005 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with lisinopril:

  • 38 major drug interactions (170 brand and generic names)
  • 301 moderate drug interactions (1438 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (221 brand and generic names)

A total of 434 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:

  • 19 major drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)
  • 384 moderate drug interactions (2511 brand and generic names)
  • 31 minor drug interactions (86 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • If you are taking valsartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
  • It is recommended that if you are taking lisinopril you should be advised to avoid moderately high... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 18, 2001

December 29, 1987

July 31, 1992

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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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