Comprehensive medication guide to Amlodipine including estimated pricing, availability information, side effects, and how to find it in stock at your local pharmacy.
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$0–$10/month
Estimated Cash Pricing
$4–$65/month
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Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine class) used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chronic stable angina, and vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina. It is also prescribed to reduce the risk of hospitalization for angina and coronary revascularization in patients with coronary artery disease.
Originally marketed as Norvasc by Pfizer, Amlodipine has been available as an affordable generic since 2007. It is FDA-approved for adults and children ages 6 and older for hypertension. It is taken once daily, with or without food, making it a convenient option for long-term blood pressure management.
Amlodipine is also sometimes used off-label for Raynaud's phenomenon and migraine prevention.
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Oral tablets
2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
Oral suspension (Katerzia) — suspension
1 mg/mL
Oral solution (Norliqva) — solution
1 mg/mL
Powder for oral solution (Sdamlo) — powder
2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
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Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
Another dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, available in immediate-release and extended-release formulations
Felodipine (Plendil)
A dihydropyridine CCB in extended-release form; may offer good long-term blood pressure control
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac)
A non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that also helps with heart rate control; different side effect profile
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
An ACE inhibitor; a completely different drug class commonly used as a first-line treatment for hypertension
Losartan (Cozaar)
An ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) that may be preferred for patients who develop a cough with ACE inhibitors
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Simvastatin
moderateMust be limited to 20 mg/day when taken with Amlodipine due to increased risk of muscle damage (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis)
Cyclosporine
moderateAmlodipine may increase cyclosporine blood levels; monitoring required
CYP3A4 inhibitors
moderate(ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin) — May increase Amlodipine levels and side effects
CYP3A4 inducers
moderate(rifampin, St. John's Wort) — May decrease Amlodipine effectiveness
Other blood pressure medications
moderateAdditive blood pressure lowering; monitor for low blood pressure
PDE-5 inhibitors
moderate(sildenafil/Viagra, tadalafil/Cialis) — Risk of additive hypotension
Grapefruit/grapefruit juice
moderateMay modestly increase Amlodipine levels
Alcohol
moderateAdditive blood pressure lowering and increased side effects
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