Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to amlodipine or atorvastatin; or if you had a severe reaction to other calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine) or "statins" (e.g., simvastatin); or if you have any other allergies.
Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) should not be used if you have a certain medical condition. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: current liver disease.
Before using Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin), tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain heart problem (aortic stenosis), history of liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use/abuse.
Rarely, use of Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) can result in severe muscle damage (see also Side Effects section). Infrequently, this muscle damage can lead to serious kidney problems. Your doctor will usually direct you to stop taking Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) for a time if you develop a condition that can increase your risk of kidney problems. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following conditions: serious illness/injury (e.g., sepsis, severe metabolic/endocrine/electrolyte disorders), very low blood pressure, uncontrolled seizures.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin).
Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) may make you dizzy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness.
To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Limit alcoholic beverages. Daily use of alcohol may increase your risk for liver problems, especially when combined with atorvastatin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially muscle problems and dizziness.
This product must not be used during pregnancy. Atorvastatin may harm an unborn baby. Therefore, it is important to prevent pregnancy while taking Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin). Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss using at least 2 reliable forms of birth control (e.g., condoms, birth control pills) while taking Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin). If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.
Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding is not recommended while using Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin). Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Take Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.
Dosage of Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and use of certain interacting medicines. Many of the drugs listed in the Drug Interactions section may increase the chances of muscle problems when used with atorvastatin. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit juice can increase the amount of certain medications in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
If you also take certain other drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take atorvastatin at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after taking these medications.
Take Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time each day. It may take up to 2 weeks before you get the full benefit of amlodipine, and up to 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of atorvastatin.
It is important to continue taking Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure or high cholesterol/triglycerides do not feel sick.
If this product is used for chest pain, it must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat chest pain when it occurs. Use other medications (e.g., nitroglycerin placed under the tongue) to relieve chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Do not stop taking Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Tell your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., your routine blood pressure readings increase or your chest pain occurs more often).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Swelling hands/ankles/feet, diarrhea, stomach/abdominal pain, tiredness, or flushing may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, fast/pounding heartbeat.
Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) may infrequently cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis). Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness), change in the amount of urine.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting.
A very serious allergic reaction to Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
If you miss a dose of Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin), take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
See also How to Use section.
Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) should not be used with the following medication because very serious (possibly fatal) interactions may occur: telithromycin.
If you are currently using Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin), tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
Infrequently, muscle problems (myopathy) may occur when atorvastatin is used with certain other drugs that lower cholesterol/triglycerides. Use caution if you are taking the following drugs along with atorvastatin, and tell your doctor immediately if any muscle problems (see also Side Effects section) occur: fibrates (e.g., gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), high doses of niacin (1 gram or more per day).
Before using Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin), tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: aliskiren, hormonal birth control (e.g., pills, patch, ring), clopidogrel, daptomycin, digoxin, drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove atorvastatin from your body (such as azole antifungals including itraconazole/ketoconazole, certain macrolide antibiotics including erythromycin/clarithromycin/troleandomycin, HIV protease inhibitors including indinavir/ritonavir, amiodarone, cyclosporine, diltiazem, efavirenz, nefazodone, rifampin, St. John's wort, carbamazepine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs for pain/fever reduction) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.