Amlodipine-Atorvastatin (Caduet)

Alternate Name: Caduet

Description: Amlodipine-Atorvastatin is prescribed for the treatment of patients with hypertension and angina. The average Amlodipine-Atorvastatin price is expensive, at an average of $274 for a supply of 30, 2.5-10 mg tablets. However, you can significantly reduce the Amlodipine-Atorvastatin price by using our free LowerMyRx coupon card at participating local pharmacies.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker/HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitor Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10-10 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, heart problems, low blood pressure, any type of infection, thyroid problems, electrolyte imbalance, seizures, or a history of stroke or heart attack. Tell your doctor if you are having surgery or if you drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day. This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damage, especially when used with other medicinesLiver problemsWorsening chest pain or heart attackChanges in blood sugar levelBrain or nerve problems, including bleeding or swelling in the brain, or hemorrhagic stroke This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Unexplained fever, unusual tiredness Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

Food Warnings: This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy., Do not stop taking this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may need to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life., Tell your doctor if you usually have more than 2 drinks of alcohol per day., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Some foods and medicines can affect how amlodipine/atorvastatin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Boceprevir, cimetidine, colchicine, cyclosporine, digoxin, diltiazem, elbasvir/grazoprevir, fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, letermovir, niacin (vitamin B3), rifampin, sildenafil, spironolactone, tacrolimus, telaprevirBirth control pills (including ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone)Medicine to treat an infection (including clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole)Medicine to treat HIV/AIDS (including darunavir/ritonavir, efavirenz, fosamprenavir, fosamprenavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir/ritonavir, simeprevir, tipranavir/ritonavir), Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., This medicine may cause the following problems:Muscle damage, which can lead to kidney problemsLiver problemsWorsening of angina, increased risk of heart attack or stroke