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Meditas Benefits & Uses

Meditas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

Meditas Dosage & How to Take

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

Meditas Related Warnings

Is the use of Meditas safe for pregnant women?

Meditas should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Meditas safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Meditas for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Meditas on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Meditas. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Meditas on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Meditas. 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Meditas on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Meditas on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Meditas with Other Drugs

Meditas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Colchicine

Niacin

Warfarin

Meditas Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meditas unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hypothyroidism
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Alcoholism
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Meditas

Is this Meditas habit forming or addictive?

Meditas is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Meditas will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Meditas only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Meditas in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Meditas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Meditas

Meditas may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Meditas

Taking Meditas with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Meditas

Question over 5 years ago

Does Meditas cause hair loss?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Meditas might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Meditas?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Meditas comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Meditas cause memory loss?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, use of Meditas does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Meditas work?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Meditas works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes