SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Caduet

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Caduet

Caduet has 134 Side Effects total
56 are Life Threatening
8 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Caduet

Caduet is also known by the generic name Amlodipine-Atorvastatin

USES:
This product contains 2 medications:
amlodipine and atorvastatin. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and is used to treat high blood pressure or prevent chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and the heart does not need to work so hard. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise.

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Caduet has 56 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Cystic Disease of the Breast - Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Epididymitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Gums - Gingival Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Caduet

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Caduet has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Caduet

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Caduet Drug-Drug Interactions

Caduet has interactions of severe seriousness with 18 drug(s):

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Cyclosporine. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Cyclosporine Modified. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Gengraf. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Itraconazole. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Ketek. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Ketek Pak. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Ketoconazole. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Mibefradil. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Neoral. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Nizoral. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Noxafil. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Posaconazole. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Posicor. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Sandimmune. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Sangcya. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox Pulsepak. Click here to see them

Caduet has 1 severe interactions with Telithromycin. Click here to see them

Caduet has interactions of serious seriousness with 131 drug(s).

Caduet has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1433 drug(s).

Caduet has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Caduet has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Caduet.

Caduet Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Caduet.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Caduet.

Hepatic Failure - Liver Failure is a contraindication of Caduet.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Caduet.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Caduet.

Severe Hypotension - Severely Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Caduet.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Caduet.

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Caduet.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Caduet.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Caduet.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Caduet.

Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis - Severe Narrowing of the Aortic Heart Valve is a contraindication of Caduet.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Caduet.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Caduet.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Caduet.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Caduet.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Caduet.

Caduet has 22 related brands and strengths:

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 10 Mg-10 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 10 Mg-20 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 10 Mg-40 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 10 Mg-80 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 2.5 Mg-10 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 2.5 Mg-20 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 2.5 Mg-40 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 5 Mg-10 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 5 Mg-20 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 5 Mg-40 Mg Tab

Amlodipine-Atorvastatin 5 Mg-80 Mg Tab

Caduet 10 Mg-10 Mg Tab

Caduet 10 Mg-20 Mg Tab

Caduet 10 Mg-40 Mg Tab

Caduet 10 Mg-80 Mg Tab

Caduet 2.5 Mg-10 Mg Tab

Caduet 2.5 Mg-20 Mg Tab

Caduet 2.5 Mg-40 Mg Tab

Caduet 5 Mg-10 Mg Tab

Caduet 5 Mg-20 Mg Tab

Caduet 5 Mg-40 Mg Tab

Caduet 5 Mg-80 Mg Tab

Caduet - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.