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Amlodipine-atorvastatin

Amlodipine-atorvastatin

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Amlodipine and atorvastatin is a combination blood pressure and cholesterol lowering medication.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Caduet

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Constipation
Heartburn
Dizziness
Flatulence
Flushing
Headache
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Muscle spasm
Throat pain
Nausea
Fatigue
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Passing gas
Musculoskeletal pain
Heart palpitations
Aching muscles
Cognitive impairment
Loss of strength
Sore throat
Slow thinking

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure
Angina

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Painful side effects with atorvastatin drug treatment for lowering cholesterol?

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