Caduet is a prescription medicine used to treat people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It is a single tablet containing two medications, amlodipine and atorvastatin.
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so the heart does not need to pump as hard. Atorvastatin belongs to a group of medications called statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors). It works by blocking an enzyme that affects the rate of production of cholesterol in the body.
Caduet comes in a tablet form and is taken by mouth, once a day, with or without food.
Common side effects of Caduet include swelling, muscle pain, and diarrhea.
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