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Caduet (combination with amlodipine) is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in the blood. Caduet (combination with amlodipine) is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. Buildup of cholesterol and fats along the walls of the blood vessels (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Lowering blood levels of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks.
Caduet (combination with amlodipine) comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take Caduet (combination with amlodipine), take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Caduet (combination with amlodipine) exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Caduet (combination with amlodipine) and gradually increase your dose. Continue to take Caduet (combination with amlodipine) even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Caduet (combination with amlodipine) without talking to your doctor. |