Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amlodipine + Atorvastatin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amlodipine + Atorvastatin safe for pregnant women?
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amlodipine + Atorvastatin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amlodipine + Atorvastatin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Atorvastatin on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Amlodipine + Atorvastatin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Atorvastatin on the Liver?
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amlodipine + Atorvastatin on the Heart?
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlodipine + Atorvastatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amlodipine + Atorvastatin habit forming or addictive?
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Amlodipine + Atorvastatin
Taking Amlodipine + Atorvastatin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlodipine + Atorvastatin
Taking alcohol with Amlodipine + Atorvastatin can be dangerous.
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Yes, Amlodipine + Atorvastatin does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Yes, Amlodipine + Atorvastatin can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
Yes, Amlodipine + Atorvastatin can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
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