Drug interactions
Amlodipine-atorvastatin + Hydrocortisone
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Hydrocortisone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hydrocortisone may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could slightly lower concentrations of amlodipine and atorvastatin. Corticosteroids can also raise blood pressure and lipids, which may offset therapy.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Hydrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amlodipine-atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Hydrocortisone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Glucocorticoid-mediated CYP3A4 induction increases the metabolism of amlodipine and atorvastatin.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and lipid levels during prolonged hydrocortisone therapy and adjust the antihypertensive or statin dose if needed.
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 Hydrocortisone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Hydrocortisone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hydrocortisone may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could slightly lower concentrations of amlodipine and atorvastatin. Corticosteroids can also raise blood pressure and lipids, which may offset therapy.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Hydrocortisone?
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 lipid levels during prolonged hydrocortisone therapy and adjust the antihypertensive or statin dose if needed.
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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