Question 1

does alcohol interact with azor (amlodipine and olmesartan)?

Accepted Answer

Antihypertensives: Amlodipine/olmesartan in combination is azor (amlodipine and olmesartan). There is no contraindication to use of alcohol while taking this, but always helpful to check with your pharmacist who has access to computerized lists of interactions.  Good luck.

Question 2

my husband has prescribed amlodipine 5mg+valsartan 80mg.he consumes alcohol around 4 beers.what is the risk and worst case? shoud he skip taking pills

Accepted Answer

Stop/reduce alcohol: Alcohol can lead to dehydration, and taking blood pressure medications with dehydration can cause to steep a drop in blood pressure.

I would recommend stopping alcohol, or at the lease reducing amount, as opposed to stopping/skipping pills.

Question 3

hi i realize that norvasc (amlodipine) wasnt the problem it was alcohol withdrawal. its been 5 weeks and i've still have symptoms what can i do to ease the discomfo?

Accepted Answer

See psychiatrist: Alcohol withdrawal symptoms generally peak in 48-72 hours, but can persist for several weeks.  It's also not uncommon for existing anxiety and other disorders to show themselves more clearly, once alcohol is stopped.  A psychiatrist, especially one who's also an addiction medicine doctor, may  be able to help you with your symptoms.  Also you can get support from aa. http://www.aa.org  good luck!

Question 4

is it safe to take l- theanine with amlodipine?

Accepted Answer

INteraction: I am unaware of any interactions between these two compounds.

Question 5

why is the maxium dosage for amlodipine is 10mg?

Accepted Answer

: In general for any drug such doses are generated following clinical trials in which higher doses had a higher chance of causing side effects with limited benefits on intended effects.

Question 6

i took 100mg of amlodipine. what will be the consequences?

Accepted Answer

Overdose: Normal dose os 5-20 mg.
Go directly to the ER and get your heart and BP checked.

Question 7

amlodipine and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine: Norvasc (amlodipine) is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure. If used for other purposes, it would be off-label.

Question 8

is amlodipine a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

No it is in: The calcium channel blocker class. Most beta blockers have a generic name that ends in -ol.

Question 9

is it safe to crush amlodipine?

Accepted Answer

Crushable: Amlodipine is crushable. Best to ask your pharmacist as well.

Question 10

can amlodipine make you fail a drug test?

Accepted Answer

It does not: Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Basically, it relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
It will not make you fail a drug test if you are not a drug user, of course.

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Does alcohol interact with azor (amlodipine and olmesartan)?

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My husband has prescribed amlodipine 5mg+valsartan 80mg.he consumes alcohol around 4 beers.what is the risk and worst case? shoud he skip taking pills

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Hi i realize that norvasc (amlodipine) wasnt the problem it was alcohol withdrawal. its been 5 weeks and i've still have symptoms what can i do to ease the discomfo?

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Is it safe to take l- theanine with amlodipine?

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Why is the maxium dosage for amlodipine is 10mg?

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I took 100mg of amlodipine. what will be the consequences?

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