Amlodipine/perindopril and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 7 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with amlodipine / perindopril.
Amlodipine Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
AmLODIPine and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Alcohol (Ethanol) Perindopril
Moderate Drug Interaction
Perindopril and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Amlodipine Alcohol (Ethanol)
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Amlodipine Multivitamins With Minerals
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using amLODIPine together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of amLODIPine. Talk with your doctor before using amLODIPine and multivitamin with minerals together. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Amlodipine Multivitamins With Minerals
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Perindopril Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
GENERALLY AVOID: Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium can cause hyperkalemia in some patients who are using angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. In some cases, affected patients were using a potassium-rich salt substitute. ACE inhibitors can promote hyperkalemia through inhibition of the renin-aldosterone-angiotensin (RAA) system.
MANAGEMENT: It is recommended that patients who are taking ACE inhibitors be advised to avoid moderately high or high potassium dietary intake. Particular attention should be paid to the potassium content of salt substitutes.
Amlodipine Food
Minor Food Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Amlodipine/perindopril drug interactions
There are 694 drug interactions with amlodipine / perindopril.
Amlodipine/perindopril disease interactions
There are 12 disease interactions with amlodipine / perindopril which include:
- angioedema
- bone marrow suppression
- hemodialysis
- hyperkalemia
- hypotension
- cardiogenic shock/hypotension
- coronary artery disease
- liver disease
- liver disease
- renal dysfunction
- CHF/AMI
- hepatic impairment
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
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