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Does Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride Interact with Simvastatin?

Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride and Simvastatin have a moderate drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics: hyperkalemia (7.1) Lithium: Increased serum lithium levels; toxicity symptoms (7.1) Injectable gold: facial flushing, nausea, vomiting, hypotension (7.1) Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Risk of renal dysfunction, loss of antihypertensive effect (7.1) Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin (7.1) mTOR inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema (7.1) Dual inhibition of the RAS: Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, and hyperkalemia (7.1) Neprilysin inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema (7.1) 7.1 Drug/Drug Interactions Amlodipine Simvastatin: Co-administration of simvastatin with amlodipine increases the systemic exposure of simvastatin. Limit the dose of simvastatin in patients on amlodipine to 20 mg daily. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Severity
Moderate
Simvastatin Class
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Management
Monitor for effects
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Simvastatin (or vice versa), make sure to:

  • Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
  • Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
  • Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
  • Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
  • Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider
💊 Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride(Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride)+💊 Simvastatin

Severity & Interaction Details

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moderate
Be aware — moderate interaction
Documented interaction with manageable risk. May require dose adjustment or monitoring.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
—
Drug B class
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Source
FDA drug label - amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride

What this means in plain English

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics: hyperkalemia (7.1) Lithium: Increased serum lithium levels; toxicity symptoms (7.1) Injectable gold: facial flushing, nausea, vomiting, hypotension (7.1) Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Risk of renal dysfunction, loss of antihypertensive effect (7.1) Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin (7.1) mTOR inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema (7.1) Dual inhibition of the RAS: Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, and hyperkalemia (7.1) Neprilysin inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema (7.1) 7.1 Drug/Drug Interactions Amlodipine Simvastatin: Co-administration of simvastatin with amlodipine increases the systemic exposure of simvastatin. Limit the dose of simvastatin in patients on amlodipine to 20 mg daily.

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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.