Drug interactions
Amlodipine-atorvastatin + Shepherd's purse
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Shepherd's purse: minor interaction.
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Summary
Shepherd's purse has been reported to affect blood pressure, so it could theoretically interfere with the control achieved with amlodipine. Evidence is largely anecdotal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Shepherd's purse 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
Possible unpredictable effect on vascular tone; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Advise against using shepherd's purse in patients treated for hypertension, or monitor blood pressure if it is used.
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 Shepherd's purse?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Shepherd's purse have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Shepherd's purse has been reported to affect blood pressure, so it could theoretically interfere with the control achieved with amlodipine. Evidence is largely anecdotal.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Shepherd's purse?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise against using shepherd's purse in patients treated for hypertension, or monitor blood pressure if it is used.
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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