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Drug Interactions between Avapro and Norvasc

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

  • Avapro (irbesartan)
  • Norvasc (amlodipine)

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Avapro and Norvasc. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Avapro

A total of 263 drugs are known to interact with Avapro.

Norvasc

A total of 424 drugs are known to interact with Norvasc.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

irbesartan food

Applies to: Avapro (irbesartan)

If you are taking irbesartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.

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Minor

amLODIPine food

Applies to: Norvasc (amlodipine)

Information for this minor interaction is only available at a professional reading level.

For clinical details see professional interaction data.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

See Also

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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