Lowering high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It also increases high-density lipoprotein ("good") cholesterol levels. It is used along with an appropriate diet. Lipirex is a lipid-lowering agent. It works by increasing a certain substance that helps to remove triglycerides from the blood. This also helps the body to decrease the amount of other bad cholesterol in the blood.
Important safety information:
Lipirex may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lipirex with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or stop taking Lipirex without checking with your doctor.
Follow the diet, exercise, and weight loss program given to you by your health care provider.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Lipirex before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Muscle problems may occur with Lipirex. The risk of muscle problems may be greater in elderly patients and in people who have kidney problems or low thyroid function. It may also be greater in those who take Lipirex with certain other medicines (eg, colchicine; HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors [statins], such as simvastatin). Tell your doctor right away if you notice any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or general body discomfort.
Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, blood cholesterol, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Lipirex. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Lipirex with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially muscle problems.
Lipirex should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Lipirex can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lipirex while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lipirex is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lipirex.
Lipirex side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Back pain; constipation; headache; nausea; runny or stuffy nose.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); calf or leg pain, swelling, redness, or tenderness; chest pain; coughing up blood; dark urine; decreased urination; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; loss of appetite; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially along with fever or unusual tiredness); pale stools; red, swollen, blistered or peeling skin; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; shortness of breath; stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Lipirex be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Lipirex?
Some medical conditions may interact with Lipirex. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of diabetes, an underactive thyroid, heart problems, gallbladder problems (eg, gallstones), pancreatitis, kidney or liver problems, or muscle problems
if you have a history of blood clots in your veins (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)
if you are very overweight, have an inactive lifestyle, have a poor diet, or you drink alcohol or have a history of alcohol abuse
if you have trouble swallowing
if you are taking a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol), estrogen, or thiazide diuretic (eg, hydrochlorothiazide)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lipirex. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Colchicine or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) (eg, simvastatin) because the risk of serious muscle problems may be increased
Immunosuppressants (eg, cyclosporine) or other medicines that may harm the kidney (eg, aminoglycoside antibiotics [eg, gentamicin], amphotericin B, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] [eg, ibuprofen], tacrolimus, vancomycin) because they may increase the risk of fenofibrate's side effects. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines might harm the kidney
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Lipirex
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lipirex may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Lipirex?
Use Lipirex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Some brands of Lipirex should be taken with food. Some brands may be taken with or without food. Ask your pharmacist if you should take your brand of Lipirex with food.
Swallow Lipirex whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Do not take chipped or broken tablets. If you cannot swallow Lipirex whole, tell your doctor. You may need a different medicine.
Take Lipirex with a full glass of water (8 oz [240 mL]).
If you also take a bile acid-binding resin (eg, cholestyramine), do not take it within 4 to 6 hours before or 1 hour after taking Lipirex. Check with your doctor if you have any questions.
Take Lipirex on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Lipirex at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Continue to take Lipirex even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of Lipirex, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lipirex.
Can Lipirex be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Lipirex be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Lipirex, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Lipirex. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Lipirex in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Lipirex were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
%
Useful
1
100.0%
One patient reported side effects
Does the Lipirex Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about It has side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Lipirex. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Lipirex.
Patients
%
It has side effects
1
100.0%
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Lipirex is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Lipirex medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
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Not expensive
1
100.0%
Two patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Lipirex? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Lipirex should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Once in a day
1
50.0%
3 times in a day
1
50.0%
Three patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Lipirex May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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6-10mg
2
66.7%
11-50mg
1
33.3%
Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Lipirex before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Lipirex. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Lipirex kindly click here
Patients
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3 month
1
50.0%
3 days
1
50.0%
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Five patients reported age
Patients
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46-60
4
80.0%
> 60
1
20.0%
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