Key takeaways
Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) and telmisartan/amlodipine (Twynsta) are both combination medications used to treat high blood pressure in adults, but they have some differences. Exforge combines amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (CCB), with valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). On the other hand, telmisartan/amlodipine combines amlodipine with telmisartan, another ARB. Both medications are taken once daily and are available as generics, making them more affordable. However, the brand name for telmisartan/amlodipine, Twynsta, has been discontinued. Common side effects for both include swelling and dizziness, but telmisartan/amlodipine can also cause back pain. Neither medication is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Both medications are effective and provide the convienence of combining two medications into one pill.
