The usual dose of amlodipine is 5 to 10 milligrams once a day. The elderly and individuals with liver problems will usually be started at the 5-milligram dose.
HIGH CHOLESTEROL OR TRIGLYCERIDES
Adults
The recommended starting dose of atorvastatin is 10 or 20 milligrams once a day. (The doctor may start with 40 milligrams daily if your LDL levels need to be reduced by more than 45 percent.) The doctor will check your cholesterol levels every 2 to 4 weeks and adjust the dose accordingly. The maximum recommended daily dose is 80 milligrams.
Children 10 to 17 Years Old
The recommended starting dose of atorvastatin is 10 milligrams once a day. The dosage may be increased after 4 weeks, as determined by the doctor, up to a maximum of 20 milligrams a day. Girls must be having regular menstrual cycles before starting therapy with atorvastatin.
The safety and effectiveness of atorvastatin in children under 10 years old or in doses greater than 20 milligrams a day have not been studied.
Overdosage
Return to topIf you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Although no specific information on Caduet overdose is available, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences.
In addition, no specific information about atorvastatin overdose is available. Experience with amlodipine overdose is limited, but the most likely symptoms include a severe drop in blood pressure and a faster heartbeat.
