Effectiveness of Levoamlodipine Maleate for Hypertension Compared with Amlodipine Besylate: a Pragmatic Comparative Effectiveness Study

ConclusionIn conclusion, levoamlodipine maleate could reduce cost by 29% with a similar MACCE incidence rate and lower occurrence of adverse reactions (especially edema and headache) compared with amlodipine besylate.Trial RegistrationClinicaltrials.gov NCT01844570 registered at May 1, 2013.
Source: Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research