Amlodipine Besylate-Valsartan Coupons & Prices

Looking for an amlodipine-besylate-valsartan coupon? The good news is that this combination blood pressure pill is available as an FDA-approved generic of the brand Exforge, so it is already far less costly than the brand version. But the cash price still varies widely from one pharmacy to the next, which is exactly why comparing matters. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price and compare amlodipine-valsartan across more than 60,000 pharmacies with a free Rx.com discount card.

What is amlodipine-valsartan and how does it work?

Amlodipine besylate / valsartan is a single tablet that combines two blood-pressure medicines that work in different ways. Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that relaxes and widens blood vessels, and valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks a hormone which tightens blood vessels. Together they lower blood pressure more than either drug does alone. It is FDA-approved to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults, which helps reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Doctors may prescribe it as a first choice for people likely to need more than one medicine to reach their blood pressure goal, or as an add-on or replacement when amlodipine alone or valsartan alone has not brought blood pressure under control. It is the generic equivalent of the brand-name pill Exforge.

How much does amlodipine-valsartan cost without insurance?

Because amlodipine-valsartan is available as a generic, it is one of the more affordable ways to combine these two blood pressure medicines into a single daily tablet. Still, the cash price is not the same everywhere. Two pharmacies on the same street can charge very different amounts for the exact same prescription, so it pays to compare before you fill it.

There is no manufacturer savings card for this generic, but a free Rx.com discount card can lower the cash price at the register whether or not you have insurance. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price near you and find the lowest option among the pharmacies we compare.

Alternatives and related blood pressure medicines

If you are comparing options, the two ingredients in this pill are also sold separately as amlodipine and valsartan. Other combination pills pair a similar approach for people who need more than one medicine to control their blood pressure:

• amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide adds a water pill (diuretic) to the same two ingredients
• olmesartan-amlodipine pairs amlodipine with a different ARB
• amlodipine-benazepril pairs amlodipine with an ACE inhibitor
• losartan, another ARB taken on its own

Which medicine is right depends on your health history and how your blood pressure responds. Talk with your provider before switching; this is not medical advice.

Safety information you should know

Amlodipine-valsartan carries a boxed warning for fetal toxicity: medicines that act on the renin-angiotensin system (the valsartan component) can injure or cause the death of a developing baby. If you become pregnant, stop taking it and contact your provider right away. Do not take it with a medicine called aliskiren if you have diabetes.

Other important risks include low blood pressure (especially if you are dehydrated or on a low-salt diet), high potassium levels, and reduced kidney function, particularly when combined with NSAID pain relievers, ACE inhibitors, or aliskiren. The amlodipine component can cause dose-related swelling of the ankles and feet, and rarely, chest pain (angina) or heart attack when first starting or increasing the dose in people with severe blocked heart arteries. This is a summary, not a complete list; always review side effects and interactions with your doctor or pharmacist.