Question 1

are there drug interactions between caduet and provengil?

Accepted Answer

Caduet and provigil?: all have hepatic metabolism - so can interfere with metaolism of ea other.

Question 2

is caduet alright for someone with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes cv risk: Two factors that influence cv risk the most in diabetics include HTN and hyperlipidemia.  Caduet contains amlodipine for BP and Atorvastatin for lipid reduction.  Clinical trials have demonstrated efficacy of Atorvastatin in cv protection in diabetics regardless of baseline lipid levels.

Question 3

what are some side effects from the medicine caduet?

Accepted Answer

Swelling of the legs: Caduet is a combination of the blood pressure medicine, norvasc, and the cholesterol medicine lipitor (atorvastatin).Norvasc may cause minor swelling of the lwer extremities;lipitor (atorvastatin) may cause muscle aches in some selected individuals;both are minor side effects and reverse with discontinuation of the drug.

Question 4

i have rhabdomyolysis caused by caduet. can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Iv fluids and eliminate the offending medication.  In this case it is probably the Atorvastatin component of the caduet(caduet is 2 medications in one:  amlodipine and atorvastatin).

Question 5

do you prefer caduet over lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Both lipitor (atorvastatin). Caduet includes norvasc, so if you have high cholesterol and hypertension Caduet may allow you to treat both with one pill.

Question 6

i have what is called rhabdomyolysis caused by caduet. can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Rhabdomyolysis: Usually it will go away if cause is withdrawn. Need some treatment to protect the kidneys.

Question 7

is caduet alright with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: This combination medication (it contains Atorvastatin and amlodipine) can be helpful in type 2 diabetic patients with high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure becuase it is a way to treat both of these conditions with a single pill.

Question 8

is caduet alright for someone with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Caduet contains two medications, amlodipine for hypertension and Atorvastatin for elevated cholesterol.  Both of these are common problems in diabetics and need to be controlled.

Question 9

my mom's having problems s taking caduet and lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Question not clear: I'm not sure exactly what you are asking, but if it is whether or not there is a problem taking both Caduet and lipitor, it depends on the doses. Caduet has 2 medicines, including atorvastatin, which is the generic form of lipitor. So if the two medicines together contain too much lipitor, it might be a problem. She should check with her primary care provider.

Question 10

my mom's having problems seeing and she's taking caduet and lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Caudet and lipitor (atorvastatin): I do not know why your mother is taking both caudet and Lipitor (atorvastatin) since she can take only caudet with different strength. Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) like medication causes pre mature cataract. You must ask your mother to go and see a eye doctor.She could also be .Suffering from glaucoma.

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Are there drug interactions between caduet and provengil?

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Is caduet alright for someone with diabetes?

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What are some side effects from the medicine caduet?

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I have rhabdomyolysis caused by caduet. can it be cured?

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Do you prefer caduet over lipitor (atorvastatin)?

A member asked:

I have what is called rhabdomyolysis caused by caduet. can it be cured?

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Is caduet alright with type 2 diabetes?

A member asked:

Is caduet alright for someone with type 2 diabetes?

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My mom's having problems s taking caduet and lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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My mom's having problems seeing and she's taking caduet and lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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