INDICATIONS
Lopid is used for treating high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It can be used as well as a suitable diet. Lopid can be an antihyperlipidemic agent. It works by lowering the blood amounts of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad") cholesterol by reducing their production with the liver. It also increases blood amounts of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ("good") cholesterol.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Lopid as directed because of your doctor.
Ask your doctor questions you could have about how exactly to use Lopid.
STORAGE
Store Lopid at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store from heat, moisture, and light-weight. Do not store inside the bathroom. Keep Lopid from the reach of kids and faraway from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Gemfibrozil.
All medicines might cause unwanted side effects, however, many individuals have no, or minor, unwanted effects.
Check together with your doctor if these most common unwanted effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; indigestion; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention immediately if these severe unwanted effects occur:
Severe allergies (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness within the chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); abnormal heartbeat; blurred vision; decreased sexual ability; depression; pain; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever and fatigue); numbness and tingling; painful or frequent urination; persistent or severe diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or stomach pain; sore throat or fever; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing from the skin or eyes.
This is not a total report on all unwanted effects that could occur. If you have queries about unwanted effects, contact your health care provider.
Do NOT use Lopid if:
Contact your medical professional or physician immediately if all of these apply to you.
Some health conditions may interact with Lopid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any health concerns, in particular when any in the following connect with you:
Some medicines may talk with Lopid. Tell your medical provider if you are taking another medicines, especially any from the following:
This will not be an entire listing of all interactions that could occur. Ask your doctor if Lopid may interact with other medicines that you just take. Check with your doctor before starting, stop, or change the dose of the medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days