Caduet(R) amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium - Blood pressure and cholesterol medicine combined in one pill

Side Effects

The most common side effects of Caduet are mild and usually go away on their own. These side effects include:

  • Swelling of the legs or ankles (edema)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

If you are taking Caduet, tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness. This could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect. Also, talk to your doctor about any other side effects that bother you or don’t go away.

There are other side effects of Caduet. To get a complete list and to find out if Caduet is right for you, speak with your doctor.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Caduet is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, are pregnant, or may become pregnant. If you take Caduet, tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take. This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose. If you have any heart problems, be sure to tell your doctor. The most common side effects are edema, headache, and dizziness. They tend to be mild and often go away.

CADUET INDICATION
Caduet is a prescription drug that combines two medicines, Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate) and Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium). Norvasc is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), or blocked arteries of the heart (coronary artery disease); Lipitor is used along with diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with multiple risk factors for heart disease such as family history, high blood pressure, age, low HDL-C, or smoking.

Lipitor is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and at least one other risk factor for heart disease such as high blood pressure, smoking or complications of diabetes, including eye disease and protein in urine, to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Caduet is one of many options for treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol, in addition to diet and exercise, that you and your doctor can consider.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.

This product information is intended only for residents of the United States. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries.

Caduet, Lipitor, and Norvasc are registered trademarks of Pfizer Inc. All other brands are trademarks of their respective owners.

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