Can I take Amlodipine and Empagliflozin together?

Por que isso acontece

Both medicines can lower blood pressure. Amlodipine is specifically designed to relax blood vessels and lower pressure. Empagliflozin is for diabetes, but it also has a mild 'water pill' (diuretic) effect that reduces blood pressure. When used together, these effects can add up.

It is usually safe to take these together, but you should monitor your blood pressure regularly at home. To avoid dizziness, try to get up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If you feel very dizzy, have a persistent headache, or feel like you might faint, contact your doctor as they may need to adjust your doses.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Empagliflozin can cause a rare but life-threatening condition called ketoacidosis, even if your blood sugar levels are normal. Seek immediate medical help if you experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or fruity-smelling breath. Stop taking this medicine if you are fasting for surgery or have a severe illness.

Fournier’s Gangrene - empagliflozina

Seek urgent medical attention if you experience pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling in the genital or anal area, especially if accompanied by fever or a general feeling of being unwell. This may be a sign of a rare but serious infection.

Suco de toranja

O suco de toranja pode aumentar a quantidade de amlodipina no seu sangue, o que pode diminuir sua pressão arterial demais. Embora o efeito seja geralmente pequeno, é melhor evitar consumir grandes quantidades de suco de toranja enquanto estiver tomando este medicamento.

Álcool

Drinking alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of amlodipine, which may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. For empagliflozin, alcohol can increase the risk of a serious complication called ketoacidosis and may affect your blood sugar levels. It is best to keep your alcohol intake within the recommended limits.

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.