Drug interactions
Amlodipine-atorvastatin + Celiprolol
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Celiprolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Celiprolol is a beta-blocker and amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, so combined use gives additive blood pressure reduction. The combination is commonly used and generally well tolerated, but hypotension or reflex changes may occur.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Celiprolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive antihypertensive effect through different pharmacodynamic pathways.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting either drug.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-atorvastatin with Celiprolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Celiprolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Celiprolol is a beta-blocker and amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, so combined use gives additive blood pressure reduction. The combination is commonly used and generally well tolerated, but hypotension or reflex changes may occur.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Celiprolol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when starting or adjusting either drug.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-atorvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-atorvastatin with, for example, Amifostine, Apalutamide, Atazanavir. The full list is on the Amlodipine-atorvastatin page.
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