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Indications

Caduet is a brand-name prescription medication that contains two active ingredients: amlodipine besylate, which is a calcium channel blocker, and atorvastatin calcium, which is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor commonly known as a statin.

Caduet is used to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels in patients who also have other risk factors for heart disease. Caduet is often prescribed for patients who require both types of medications to control their cardiovascular risk factors.

Use and Dosage

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.

The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask 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 this product at least 1 hour before or at least 4 hours after taking these medications. These products can react with atorvastatin, preventing its full absorption.

Take this medication regularly 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.

Keep taking this medication 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 (such as nitroglycerin placed under the tongue) to relieve chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (such as if your blood pressure readings remain high or increase, your chest pain occurs more often).

Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea

Mostly, the side effects brought about by this drug are mild and temporary. If the adverse reactions persist or worsen, it is best to call your doctor or any healthcare provider.

Severe side effects include:

• Memory problems
• Confusion
• Elevated blood sugar
• Fainting
• Palpitations
• Signs of liver problems (yellowish eyes or skin, dark urine, severe abdominal pain, persistent nausea, and vomiting)
• Muscle problems (pain, tenderness, or weakness) caused by rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy
• Signs of kidney disease (change in urine output)

This is not a complete list of Caduet’s side effects.

Cautions

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to amlodipine or atorvastatin; or to other calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use, and certain structural heart problems (aortic/mitral stenosis).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

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.

To reduce your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially muscle problems and dizziness.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Amlodipine passes into breast milk. It is unknown if atorvastatin passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breastfeeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Caduet is available in the following form and strengths:

• Caduet Tablet:
  • 5/10 mg
  • 5/20 mg
  • 5/40 mg
  • 5/80 mg
  • 10/10 mg
  • 10/20 mg
  • 10/40 mg
  • 10/80 mg
• Amlodipine Besylate/Atorvastatin Calcium Tabet:
  • 5/10 mg
  • 5/20 mg
  • 5/40 mg
  • 5/80 mg
  • 10/20 mg
  • 10/40 mg
  • 10/80 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 12 hours. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What to avoid?

If you also take nitroglycerin for chest pain, do not stop taking it while taking Caduet.

Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or Caduet will not be as effective.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and increase your risk of liver damage. Alcohol can also increase some of the side effects of Caduet.

Grapefruit may interact with this medicine and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-88964/caduet-oral/details
2. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6f1a9bd8-ee30-4c7d-932f-3fa8c4e087b6
3. https://www.drugs.com/caduet.html
4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2006/021540s006lbl.pdf