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What is the difference between amlodipine vs amlodipine besylate?
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Same thing: Amlodipine is the generic name for branded norvasc. Besylate refers to the salt or ester to which the active ingredient, amlodipine, is attached.
Answered 3/26/2020
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Amlodipine: Amlodipine is the short name for amlodipine besylate.
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