Does Amlodipine And Valsartan Interact with Atorvastatin?
Amlodipine And Valsartan and Atorvastatin have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Impact of Amlodipine on Other Drugs Coadministered amlodipine does not affect the exposure to atorvastatin, digoxin, ethanol and the warfarin prothrombin response time. 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
- Unknown
- Amlodipine And Valsartan Class
- Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Amlodipine And Valsartan and your doctor is considering prescribing Atorvastatin (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
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider