Can I take Amlodipine and Bisoprolol together?

Por que isso acontece

Both medicines work to lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate, but they do it in different ways. Amlodipine relaxes your blood vessels, while bisoprolol slows down the heart's contractions. When used together, their effects add up (an additive effect), which can sometimes lower your heart rate or blood pressure too much.

It is common for doctors to prescribe these together, but you should be monitored closely. When you first start this combination or if your dose is increased, take extra care when standing up from a sitting or lying position. If you feel very dizzy, experience a slow pulse, or feel like you might faint, contact your doctor. Your doctor may want to check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly.

Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Bisoprolol can cause narrowing of the airways, which may trigger a severe asthma attack or worsen breathing difficulties. It should generally be avoided if you have a history of asthma.

Diabetes

Bisoprolol can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), such as a fast heartbeat or tremors. You must monitor your blood sugar more closely.

Interrompendo o tratamento repentinamente

Do not stop taking these medicines abruptly, especially bisoprolol. Doing so can cause a rapid rise in blood pressure or worsen chest pain (angina). Your dose must be reduced gradually under medical supervision.

Suco de toranja

O suco de toranja pode aumentar a quantidade de amlodipina no seu sangue, o que pode fazer com que sua pressão arterial caia muito e aumentar o risco de efeitos colaterais como dores de cabeça ou tornozelos inchados. Evite beber grandes quantidades de suco de toranja.

Álcool

Alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of these medicines, which may make you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or sleepy, especially when you first start taking them or when your dose is increased. It is best to keep your alcohol intake within recommended limits and see how the medicine affects you.

Taking multiple medicines? Our Verificador de Interações de Medicamentos helps you check whether your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements are safe to take together. Simply search for your medicines to see potential interactions and what to do about them.

Aviso Legal

Esta informação é apenas para fins educacionais gerais e não deve ser considerada como um substituto para aconselhamento médico profissional. Sempre consulte seu médico, farmacêutico ou outro profissional de saúde qualificado antes de tomar decisões sobre seus medicamentos. As circunstâncias individuais podem variar, e somente um profissional de saúde que conheça seu histórico médico pode fornecer orientações personalizadas.