INDICATIONS
Lopid can be used for treating high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It is utilized in addition to a proper diet. Lopid is an antihyperlipidemic agent. It works by lowering the blood degrees of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad") cholesterol by reducing their production by the liver. It also increases blood amounts of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ("good") cholesterol.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Lopid as directed by your doctor.
Ask your doctor any questions you may have regarding how to make use of 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 in the bathroom. Keep Lopid out from the reach of children and far from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Gemfibrozil.
All medicines could cause unwanted side effects, however, many people have no, or minor, unwanted side effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common negative effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; indigestion; stomach pain.
Seek medical help immediately if any of these severe unwanted side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness inside the chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); abnormal heartbeat; blurred vision; decreased sexual ability; depression; joint; 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 whole listing of all unwanted side effects that could occur. If you've questions regarding side effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Lopid if:
Contact your doctor or doctor immediately if all of these affect you.
Some medical ailments may talk with Lopid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any health concerns, particularly when any in the following affect you:
Some medicines may talk with Lopid. Tell your health care provider if you take any other medicines, especially any from the following:
This will not be a total set of all interactions that could occur. Ask your medical provider if Lopid may talk with other medicines that you just take. Check with your health care provider before starting, stop, or alter the dose from a medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days
Airmail: 2-3 weeks, EMS: 3-8 business days.