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Lipisar 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Lipisar 20 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lipisar 20 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Lipisar 20 Tablet are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Lipisar 20 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Lipisar 20 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lipisar 20 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lipisar 20 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lipisar 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Lipisar 20 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lipisar 20 Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Angioedema. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lipisar 20 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Lipisar 20 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lipisar 20 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lipisar 20 Tablet 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 20 Tablet 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 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lipisar on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lipisar 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lipisar does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lipisar 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Lipisar has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lipisar 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Lipisar is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lipisar 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lipisar 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Lipisar 20 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lipisar 20 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Lipisar 20 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipisar 20 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Lipisar 20 Tablet 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.
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