Are There Any Drug Interactions Between Amlodipine And Erythromycin?

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2015

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Question : I regularly take Amlodipine and have just been put on a course of Erythromycin. Are the two compatible and if I have to stop taking Amlodipine how soon after my last dose can I begin to take the antibiotics?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
there are interactions

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Erythromycin may increase the levels of amlodipine and cause side effects like if you've taken a higher dose by accident. So you'd better consult your doctor for an alternative that fits your medical history while you're on erythromycin or choose another antibiotic.

Kind regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar