Caduet

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Caduet

If you take Caduet with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Caduet with any of the following:

Antacids
Cimetidine
Colestipol
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Erythromycin
Fluconazole
Gemfibrozil
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Lipitor, which contains atorvastatin
Niacin
Norvasc, which contains amlodipine
Oral contraceptives
Spironolactone

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Caduet should never be used during pregnancy, since developing babies need plenty of cholesterol. In fact, your doctor is unlikely to prescribe Caduet if there is even a chance that you may become pregnant. If you do conceive while taking Caduet, notify your doctor right away. Caduet does make its way into breast milk, so you should not take Caduet while breastfeeding your baby.

Recommended dosage for Caduet

Your doctor will base the dosage on how much amlodipine and atorvastatin you're currently taking. Caduet tablets come in doses ranging from 2.5 milligrams amlodipine/10 milligrams atorvastatin up to 10 milligrams amlodipine/80 milligrams atorvastatin. However, a 2.5 milligram/80 milligram Caduet tablet is not available. If your doctor prescribes this dosage combination, you'll need to take each drug separately.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Adults

The usual starting dose of amlodipine is 5 milligrams once a day, up to a maximum of 10 milligrams once a day. Individuals who have liver problems and those who are small, fragile, or elderly may be started at 2.5 milligrams a day.

If needed, the doctor may increase your dosage of amlodipine gradually over 1 to 2 weeks depending on how your body responds.

Children 6 to 17 Years Old

The usual dose is 2.5 to 5 milligrams once a day. Doses higher than 5 milligrams daily have not been studied in children.

ANGINA

Adults