Can I take Amlodipine and Bisoprolol together?

Por qué sucede esto

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.

Interrupción repentina del tratamiento

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.

Jugo de toronja

El jugo de toronja puede aumentar la cantidad de amlodipina en tu sangre, lo que puede hacer que tu presión arterial baje demasiado y aumentar el riesgo de efectos secundarios como dolores de cabeza o tobillos hinchados. Evita beber grandes cantidades de jugo de toronja.

Alcohol

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.

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Descargo de responsabilidad

Esta información es solo para fines educativos generales y no debe considerarse como un sustituto del consejo médico profesional. Siempre consulte a su médico de cabecera, farmacéutico u otro profesional de la salud calificado antes de tomar decisiones sobre sus medicamentos. Las circunstancias individuales pueden variar, y solo un profesional de la salud que conozca su historial médico puede proporcionar orientación personalizada.