Amlodipine + Atorvastatin + Ramipril

Uses

Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, and Ramipril are used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

How it Works

How Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, and Ramipril Work Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, and Ramipril is a combination of three medications: Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, and Ramipril. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) that works by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL). Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor that reduces stress on the heart and relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more smoothly. Together, these medications reduce the risk of heart disease.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, and Ramipril include swelling of the legs, headache, tiredness, nausea, stomach pain, sleepiness, increased glucose levels in the blood, constipation, muscle pain, increased potassium levels in the blood, elevated liver enzymes, cough, bitter taste, diarrhea, and indigestion.

Expert Advice

Take the medication at the same time every day to maintain a consistent level of the drug in the body.
Do not skip any doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better.
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin + Ramipril may cause dizziness during the first few days; rise slowly after sitting or lying down.
Consider taking the medication at bedtime to minimize daytime dizziness.
Inform your doctor about any persistent cough or throat irritation.