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

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Exercise. You know you should do it. You know how important it is to your health. But if you’re still in search of the right exercise, maybe you should think about walking. Talk to your doctor about an exercise plan that’s right for you.

Planning your walking program
Think about your schedule
Decide the best time of day for you to walk. Some people say that an early morning walk wakes them up. Others like a lunchtime walk to break up the day. Whatever time you choose, stick with it. That way it will become a regular part of your day.

Start slowly
Increase your walking time by about 5 minutes a day. Build up to at least 30 minutes of walking on all or most days of the week. If you don’t have a 30-minute block of time, try two 15-minute walks.

Ask a friend to walk with you
You may be more likely to go if someone is waiting for you.

Walk this way
Talk to your doctor before trying these techniques to get the most from your walks:

Stand tall. Hold your head high and keep your eyes on the horizon
Gently tighten your stomach muscles
Keep your feet about as far apart as your shoulders
Bend your arms and swing them in a natural motion
As you walk, roll your foot from heel to toe. Push off hard from your toe to take the next step
Walk fast enough so that you’re breathing hard but can still carry on a conversation

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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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