Amlodipine Besylate (Norvasc) Coupons & Prices

Looking for an amlodipine besylate coupon? Amlodipine besylate is the low-cost generic version of Norvasc, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). Even though the generic is already inexpensive, the cash price can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next, so it pays to compare. Rx.com checks prices across 60,000+ pharmacies so you can find today's lowest price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see the current price and print or show your free coupon at the pharmacy counter.

What is amlodipine besylate and how does it work?

Amlodipine besylate is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is FDA-approved to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina, and vasospastic (Prinzmetal's or variant) angina. It is also used to reduce the risk of hospitalization for angina and the need for coronary revascularization in people with documented coronary artery disease who do not have heart failure or an ejection fraction under 40%. It works by relaxing your blood vessels, so your heart doesn't have to pump as hard.

Amlodipine is taken by mouth, usually once a day, and is commonly used in children age 6 and older for high blood pressure. Your provider decides the right dose for you, so always follow their directions and the label.

How much does amlodipine besylate cost without insurance?

Amlodipine besylate is a widely available generic, so it is already one of the more affordable blood pressure medicines. Even so, the cash price you pay without insurance can differ widely depending on which pharmacy you use, which is exactly why comparing matters. A free Rx.com coupon can often bring the cash price below what you'd pay at the counter, and you don't need insurance to use one.

Because prices change and are set locally, we don't list a fixed dollar amount here. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and get your coupon.

Amlodipine besylate vs. Norvasc and other alternatives

Amlodipine besylate is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Norvasc. They contain the same active ingredient and work the same way, but the generic almost always costs far less. If you were prescribed Norvasc, ask whether the generic is right for you.

Amlodipine is also available in combination pills and is often prescribed alongside other blood pressure medicines from different drug classes. Related options your provider might discuss include:

• Lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor)
• Losartan (an ARB)
• Amlodipine-benazepril (amlodipine combined with an ACE inhibitor)
• Amlodipine-valsartan (amlodipine combined with an ARB)

These are different medicines, not interchangeable, so any switch should be made with your provider.

Safety and side effects

Amlodipine besylate has no boxed warning. The most common side effects are dose-related and can include swelling of the legs and ankles (peripheral edema), dizziness, flushing, fatigue, and palpitations. It can also cause low blood pressure with symptoms, especially in people with severe aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve). Rarely, chest pain can worsen or a heart attack can occur after starting the medicine or increasing the dose, particularly in people with severe obstructive coronary artery disease. People with severe liver problems usually start at a lower dose that is increased slowly.

This information is a summary and not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full health history and any other medicines you take, and don't start, stop, or change your dose without their guidance.