Comparing Lasix vs Norvasc
Lasix | Norvasc |
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Lasix (furosemide) | Norvasc (amlodipine) |
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Prescription only
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination and relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema... View more |
Prescription only
Norvasc may be used to treat angina or high blood pressure, but may cause edema (fluid retention) in the lower legs, ankles, or feet. Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Coronary Artery Disease... View more |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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More about Lasix (furosemide) | More about Norvasc (amlodipine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Lasix has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Norvasc has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 105 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Lasix side effects in more detail. |
See also: Norvasc side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Lasix prices |
View all Norvasc prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | Other amlodipine brands include: Katerzia, Norliqva | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
1.5 hours |
35 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 494 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with Norvasc:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 01, 1966 |
July 31, 1992 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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