Can I take Amlodipine and Doxadura together?

It is generally okay to take amlodipine and doxadura (doxazosin) together, however you should be cautious. Taking them together can cause your blood pressure to drop lower than intended.

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Both amlodipine and Doxadura work by relaxing and widening your blood vessels to lower blood pressure. When used together, their effects add up (an additive effect), which can sometimes lower blood pressure too much.

• When starting this combination or increasing the dose, get up slowly from a bed or chair to avoid dizziness.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly at home if possible.

• If you feel very dizzy, faint, or have a racing heartbeat, contact your doctor.

First-dose hypotension

Doxadura can cause a severe drop in blood pressure when you first start it or increase the dose. Take your first dose at bedtime and be very careful when standing up to avoid fainting or dizziness.

Grapefruit consumption

Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit. It can significantly increase the level of amlodipine in your blood, making your blood pressure drop too low.

Cataract surgery

If you are planning to have eye surgery for cataracts, you must tell your eye surgeon you are taking Doxadura. It can cause 'Floppy Iris Syndrome', which may complicate the procedure.

Alkohol

Drinking alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of these medicines. This may make you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint, especially when standing up.

It is best to keep your alcohol intake within recommended limits and see how the medicine affects you before drinking.

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