What is Amlodipine Atorvastatin used for?
Amlodipine-Atorvastatin is a combination of two medications: amlodipine and atorvastatin. Amlodipine blacks calcium channels and is prescribed to treat high blood pressure or prevent angina. It functions by relaxing the muscles of your blood vessels and help your circulation. Atorvastatin is prescribed to help reduce “bad” cholesterol and improve “good” cholesterol levels within the blood. It functions by lowering the levels of cholesterol generated by the liver.
Amlodipine Atorvastatin Information
How to Use Amlodipine-Atorvastatin?
Reference the Patient Information Leaflet before you begin taking Amlodipine-Atorvastatin and every time you order a refill. Avoid consuming grapefruit while taking Amlodipine-Atorvastatin unless your health care professional instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit can react with atorvastatin, preventing its complete absorption.
Take Amlodipine-Atorvastatin consistently in order to get the full benefit. Take Amlodipine-Atorvastatin at the same time every day. It can take up to 2 weeks for the complete benefit of amlodipine, and up to 4 weeks for the complete benefit of atorvastatin. Continue to take this medication even if you do not feel sick. If Amlodipine-Atorvastatin is prescribed for chest pain you must take it consistently.