Goldistat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Goldistat have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Goldistat is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Goldistat also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Goldistat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Goldistat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Goldistat's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Goldistat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Goldistat is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Goldistat are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Goldistat with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Goldistat is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Goldistat is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Goldistat is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Goldistat safe for pregnant women?
Goldistat shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Goldistat safe during breastfeeding?
Goldistat has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Goldistat on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Goldistat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Goldistat on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Goldistat. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Goldistat on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Goldistat on the heart have been reported.
Goldistat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Goldistat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Goldistat habit forming or addictive?
Goldistat does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Goldistat as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Goldistat only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Goldistat is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Goldistat
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Goldistat to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Goldistat
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Goldistat as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Goldistat can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Goldistat has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Goldistat is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
Yes, Goldistat can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
No, Goldistat should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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