Caduet medicine by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Caduet is a prescription drug that combines two medicines, amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium. Amlodipine besylate is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), or blocked arteries of the heart (coronary artery disease). Atorvastatin is a statin drug used to lower cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin is in a class of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. Amlodipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Caduet is used to treat high blood pressure or angina (chest pain) that occurs together with elevated levels of cholesterol or triglycerides.

Caduet Side Effects

cases of muscle problems and liver problems have been associated with the use of atorvastatin and other similar drugs. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by a fever or flu-like symptoms, yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain, unexplained fatigue, dark colored urine, or pale colored stools.

Dr. Sahelian comments

I am not a fan of fixed drug combinations. The risk for side effects increases significantly when two drugs are combined.