Amlodipine and atorvastatin and Prempro

• Generic Name: amlodipine / atorvastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Caduet

Amlodipine and atorvastatin is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and coronary artery disease (clogged arteries).

Amlodipine and atorvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

amlodipine and atorvastatin can help lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides, and increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

Amlodipine and atorvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Premphase, Prempro

Prempro contains a combination of conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone. Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body. Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones.

Medroxyprogesterone is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation.

Prempro is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women.

Prempro should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because this medication may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.