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Abstract : Objective: Hypertension is an important worldwide public health challenge because of its high frequency and concomitant risks of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is defined as an increase in the mass of the LV, which can be secondary to an increase in wall thickness, an increase in cavity size, or both. Relevant study reported that LVH is one of the major and independent risk factors for coronary artery disease, heart failure, serious dysrhythmias, and sudden death. Thus, regression of LVH is a primary pharmacologic objective. The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of losartan and amlodipine in regression of LVH and to monitor the adverse effects of these drugs on monotherapy. The study also focused to estimate the clinical effectiveness of specified drugs in lowering hypertension. Methods: The study conducted was retrospective, prospective, comparative study extended over 1 year on 28 patients based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Both these drugs cause regression of LVH with a decrease in LV mass index value; it is seen that amlodipine is better in controlling elevated blood pressure (BP), especially diastolic BP. In statistical analysis, regression of LVH was found to be correlated with reduction of BP. Conclusion: Incidence of adverse effect was found to be prominent in amlodipine group. Thus, losartan was found to be better in regressing LVH than amlodipine. © 2017 The Authors.