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Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) with high cholesterol levels. It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.You can take Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctorҀ™s advice while taking this medicine.It may cause side effects like headache, nausea, stomach pain, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), ankle swelling, and increased liver enzyme. Let your doctor know if you experience yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or stomach pains as it may be sign of liver damage. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.  You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

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Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet. Pregnancy: Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. Breastfeeding: Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving: Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Kidney: Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Liver: Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Caduet 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youҀ™re worried about them Common Side Effects : Nausea Stomach pain Headache Sleepiness Ankle swelling Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Palpitations Constipation Muscle pain Increased glucose level in blood Increased liver enzymes Tiredness

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