Amlodipine and Atorvastatin (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Cough
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Hives
• Itching
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Skin rash
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Dilated neck veins
• Extra heartbeats
• Extreme fatigue
• Irregular breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Pulse irregularity
• Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
• Weight gain

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Chills
• Dark-colored urine
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Joint or muscle pain
• Muscle cramps or spasms
• Muscle stiffness
• Red, irritated eyes
• Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Feeling of warmth
• Redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• Sweating

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Body aches or pain
• Congestion
• Difficulty with moving
• Headache
• Lower back or side pain
• Pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• Painful or difficult urination
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Tender, swollen glands in the neck
• Voice changes

• Accidental injury
• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Bloated or full feeling
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Lack or loss of strength
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Passing gas
• Shivering
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Vomiting

• Anxiety
• Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
• Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
• Burning feeling in the chest or stomach
• Burning while urinating
• Change in near or distance vision
• Change in taste
• Change in the color of the skin
• Cold and clammy skin
• Cracked, dry, scaly skin
• Difficulty in focusing eyes
• Dry mouth
• Dryness of the eyes
• Excessive muscle tone
• Frequent urination
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair
• Increased appetite
• Increased volume of pale, dilute urine
• Irritability
• Lack of feeling or emotion
• Loose stools
• Loss of memory
• Muscle tension or tightness
• Muscle weakness
• Problems with memory
• Restlessness
• Severe and throbbing headache
• Shakiness and unsteady walk
• Sneezing
• Tenderness in the stomach area
• Transient, mild, or pleasant aromatic odor
• Trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
• Twitching
• Uncaring
• Unsteadiness
• Welts

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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