Caduet (Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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Caduet Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Caduet)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Caduet)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting, and warmth, redness, or tingling under your skin.

What should I avoid while taking amlodipine and atorvastatin (Caduet)?

Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. This medication will not be as effective in treating your condition if you do not follow the diet plan recommended by your doctor.

Avoid drinking alcohol. Both alcohol and atorvastatin can be damaging to the liver. Alcohol can also further lower blood pressure and can increase some of the side effects of amlodipine and atorvastatin.

Amlodipine and atorvastatin can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with amlodipine and atorvastatin. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

What other drugs will affect amlodipine and atorvastatin (Caduet)?

Many drugs can interact with amlodipine and atorvastatin. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:

spironolactone (Aldomet, Aldactazide);
cimetidine (Tagamet);
antacids;
digoxin (Lanoxin);
gemfibrozil (Lopid) or fenofibrate (Antara, Lipofen, Lofibra, Tricor, Triglide);
niacin (Niacor, Nicolar, Nicobid, Niospan);
erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Erythrocin);
cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);
hormonal birth control (pills, patches, or implants);
itraconazole (Sporanox), fluconazole (Diflucan), or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
drugs that weaken your immune system such as cancer medicine or steroids, cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf), sirolimus (Rapamune), tacrolimus (Prograf), and others; or
other cholesterol-lowering medicines such as lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), fluvastatin (Lescol), or atorvastatin (Lipitor).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with amlodipine and atorvastatin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about amlodipine and atorvastatin.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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