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APRESOLINE vs LONITEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. APRESOLINE and LONITEN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Rating

70/100
64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.11 /30
~$5.05 /30

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
MINOXIDIL

Manufacturer

Dosage forms

Tablet
Tablet

Drug class

Arteriolar Vasodilator
Arteriolar Vasodilator

Boxed warning

None
None

Half-life

about 3 to 7 hours
about 4.2 hours

Treats

Heart Failure, Malignant Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension
Alopecia, Malignant Hypertension

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Apresoline or Loniten?

By our independent rating, Apresoline scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Loniten. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Apresoline or Loniten?

Apresoline costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.11 vs $5.05 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Apresoline and Loniten?

Apresoline contains Hydralazine Hydrochloride, while Loniten contains Minoxidil — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.