Drug interactions
Amlodipine-valsartan + Melatonin
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-valsartan and Melatonin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Melatonin has been reported to raise blood pressure in some patients taking dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, possibly weakening their effect. The evidence is limited and the effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-valsartan and Melatonin 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-valsartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Melatonin belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Mechanism is not well established; melatonin may have vasoconstrictive effects that oppose dihydropyridine vasodilation.
What to do
Check blood pressure after starting melatonin and adjust antihypertensive therapy only if control worsens.
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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Other interactions of Amlodipine-valsartan
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-valsartan Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-valsartan + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amiloride + Amlodipine-valsartan Major
- Amlodipine-valsartan + Benazepril Major
Other interactions of Melatonin
- Fluvoxamine + Melatonin Major
- Alfentanil + Melatonin Moderate
- Belladonna and opium + Melatonin Moderate
- Buprenorphine buccal + Melatonin Moderate
- Butabarbital + Melatonin Moderate
- Butalbital + Melatonin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-valsartan with Melatonin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-valsartan and Melatonin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Melatonin has been reported to raise blood pressure in some patients taking dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, possibly weakening their effect. The evidence is limited and the effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-valsartan and Melatonin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check blood pressure after starting melatonin and adjust antihypertensive therapy only if control worsens.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-valsartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-valsartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-valsartan page.
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