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On eHealthMe, Fosamax (alendronate sodium) is often used to treat osteoporosis. Amlodipine (amlodipine besylate) is often used to treat high blood pressure. Find out below the conditions the drugs are used for and how effective they are.
The most commonly found side effects are headache and edema (swelling) of the lower legs. Lesser common side effects are dizziness, fatigue, flushing and nausea. Norvasc is the brand name which usually consists of the drug amlodipine besylate. Amlodipine is the generic name or active drug content. Amlodipine is available in 5mg, 10mg as well as 20mg packagings. This drug is to be taken life-long to control high blood pressure at all times. Summary: Amlodipine is a drug which is used to control blood pressure and chest pain while amlodipine besylate is a sub-class of the drug which helps to control high blood pressure alone.