It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Vasten before taking it.
What is Vasten
Lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein ("good") cholesterol levels. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is also used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to coronary heart disease. It is also used to slow blood vessel blockage and to reduce the need for medical procedures to open blocked blood vessels. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Vasten is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin." It works by reducing the production of certain fatty substances in the body, including cholesterol.
Important safety information:
Vasten may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Vasten with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Vasten may cause liver problems. Rarely, severe and sometimes fatal liver failure has been reported in patients taking Vasten. Your risk of developing liver problems may be greater if you drink alcohol daily or in large amounts with Vasten, or if you have a history of liver problems. Check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while you are taking Vasten. Tell your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of liver problems.
Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Vasten before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking Vasten. Check with your doctor if you have questions about using birth control.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
Muscle problems (myopathy) may occur with Vasten. The risk of muscle problems may be greater in people 65 years old and older, or in people who have kidney problems or low thyroid function. It may also be greater in those who take it with certain other medicines (eg, niacin). Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness to your doctor right away, especially if you also have a fever or general body discomfort. Tell your doctor if you have muscle problems that persist even after your doctor has told you to stop taking Vasten.
Lab tests, including blood cholesterol levels and liver function tests, may be performed while you use Vasten. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Vasten with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially muscle problems.
Vasten should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 8 years old and in those who have not reached puberty; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Vasten if you are pregnant. It may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Vasten is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Vasten.
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Vasten 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:
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; unusual hoarseness); change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; confusion; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; flu-like symptoms; memory problems (eg, forgetfulness, memory loss); muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; severe stomach or back pain (with or without nausea or vomiting); shortness of breath; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness); unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes.
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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Vasten - Frequently asked Questions
Can Vasten 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 Vasten?
Some medical conditions may interact with Vasten. 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 low blood pressure, a serious infection, kidney problems, an underactive thyroid, diabetes, muscle pain or tenderness, or a history of seizures
if you have metabolism, hormonal, or electrolyte problems
if you drink alcohol, have jaundice, or have a history of liver problems or alcohol abuse
if you have recently had major surgery or a serious injury
if you have a certain type of high cholesterol (homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vasten. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Colchicine, daptomycin, darunavir, fibrates (eg, gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), immunosuppressants (eg, cyclosporine), macrolides (eg, erythromycin, clarithromycin), or niacin because they may increase the risk of muscle or kidney problems
Efavirenz because it may decrease pravastatin's effectiveness
Cimetidine, ketoconazole, or spironolactone because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Vasten
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vasten 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 Vasten?
Use Vasten as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Vasten by mouth with or without food.
If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, take them at least 4 hours before or 1 hour after Vasten.
Continue to take Vasten even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of Vasten, 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 Vasten.
Can Vasten be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Vasten be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Vasten, 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 Vasten. 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.
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How often should I take Vasten? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Vasten should take Twice 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.
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What is the specific doses you have used? Vasten 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.
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