Caduet 5/10 mg Tablets (Generic Equivalent)

Caduet 5mg-10mg tablet is used to treat hypertension. It is a combination of amlodipine and atorvastatin. Atorvastatin 10mg is a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors that reduces the level of bad cholesterol while increasing the levels of good cholesterol. Whereas, amlodipine 5mg is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes and calms the blood vessels, improving blood flow and making it easier for the heart to pump.

Caduet (amlodipine and atorvastatin) 5/10mg also lowers the risk of a stroke, heart attack, and other risk factors.

All the health and medical information provided over here is for general purposes only. We in no way can match up to the expertise and judgement of your healthcare provider. Therefore, we would recommend you to always consult your doctor first before taking any drug or medication, to certify the safety and efficacy of it on you.

You should not be taking Amlodipine/Atorvastatin Caduet 5/10mg if you have liver disease.

Do not take it if you are pregnant, as it can cause birth defects and can harm your unborn baby.

Breastfeeding is also not allowed while on this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you have ever had a kidney or liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorder or if you consume more than 2 alcoholic beverages every day.

In very rare cases, this medicine can cause the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue and may lead to kidney failure.

Do not eat foods high in fat or cholesterol.

If you take generic atorvastatin combined with other medicines, it can cause dangerous and serious drug interactions. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you have been taking to avoid mishap.

Before you start using Caduet 5mg 10mg tablet, check for the side-effects;

• muscle stiffness, tremors, abnormal muscle movements;

• severe drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out;

• worsening chest pain, or chest pain spreading to the arm or jaw, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; or

• liver problems - upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, tiredness, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Common Caduet 5mg/10mg tablet side effects may include:

• muscle or joint pain;

• diarrhea;

• nausea, upset stomach; or

• swelling in your legs or ankles

Take this medicine exactly as your doctor has prescribed you.

Take this medicine with or without food at the same time each day.

Swallow the tablet whole.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.