Uses of Lipirose Tablet
Lipirose 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
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Side effects of Lipirose Tablet
Common
Headache, Stomach pain, Constipation, Feeling sick, Muscle pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood.
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How to use Lipirose Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lipirose 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lipirose Tablet works
Lipirose 5mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
In Depth Information on Lipirose Tablet
Expert advice for Lipirose Tablet
Lipirose lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). It helps prevent heart attack and stroke. Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood. Lipirose prevents one death in every 50 patients with heart disease treated over 4 to 5 years. It is better to take in the evening. In general, Lipirose is safe. It may cause digestive problems like diarrhoea, gas. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine. Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
