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Lipisar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Lipisar have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Lipisar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lipisar are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lipisar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lipisar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Lipisar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lipisar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lipisar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lipisar in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Angioedema. The section on Lipisar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Lipisar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lipisar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lipisar is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Lipisar safe for pregnant women?
Lipisar can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lipisar safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lipisar on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lipisar on the Kidneys?
Lipisar does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lipisar on the Liver?
Lipisar has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lipisar on the Heart?
Lipisar is rarely harmful for the heart.
Lipisar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lipisar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lipisar habit forming or addictive?
Lipisar does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lipisar
Some foods when eaten with Lipisar can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipisar
Taking alcohol with Lipisar can be dangerous.
No, use of Lipisar does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Lipisar 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.
Use Lipisar as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Lipisar is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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