What is Amlodipine-perindopril?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Coveram Prestance
See also: Amlodipine Perindopril
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina due to coronary artery disease. Perindopril is in an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent heart attack in those with coronary artery disease.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 6 | 4 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Amlodipine-perindopril
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty staying asleep | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath with exertion | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Amlodipine-perindopril
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Personal research | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Amlodipine-perindopril
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Amlodipine-perindopril and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diltiazem (Cardizem) | 1 | |
| Enalapril (Vasotec) | 1 |
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