Comparing Spironolactone vs Norvasc
Spironolactone | Norvasc |
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Spironolactone | Norvasc (amlodipine) |
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Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... 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, Angina, Coronary Artery... View more |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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More about Spironolactone | More about Norvasc (amlodipine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 697 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% 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: spironolactone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Norvasc side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all spironolactone prices |
View all Norvasc prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aldactone, CaroSpir | 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. | |||||||||||||||||
37 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 383 drugs are known to interact with spironolactone:
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A total of 526 drugs are known to interact with Norvasc:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 21, 1960 |
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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