Lotrel 5/20 Vs Amlodipine 5mg/ Benazepril 20mg

Have been taking lotrel 5/20 for high blood pressure for some years now. My pharmacist said i could save a lot of money by switching to amlodipine 5mg and benazepril 20 mg. Is there a difference between lotrel 5/20 and the cheaper individual purchase I have specified above. There is a considerable amount of difference between the two. Aren't they the same, just differing in price?

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After further researching Lotrel 5/20 and the two active ingredients listed, I would agree that your pharmacist is right, and there really is no difference between Lotrel and the cheaper individual purchase. I found Lotrel 5/20 to be a precise combination of Amlodipine 5 mg + Benazepril 20 mg. The 5/20 stands for 5 mg of Amlodipine, and 20 mg of Benazepril. Each one is proven to help suppress hypertension. Separately taken however, is questionable to be as effective, based on each drugs bioavailability.
If you would like to retrieve more information about the two active ingredients in Lotrel 5/20, then please follow the link below...
https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Amlodipine+%2B+Benazepril/­

If you have any more questions or concerns please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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