Lipex 80mg

Lipex and Hypercholesterolemia

Lipex is the most-prescribed treatment for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol in the blood stream). High cholesterol can cause heart problems, so it is important to keep hypercholesterolemia in check. Lipex, along with exercise and diet, can help reduce high cholesterol.

Lipex Dosage

Lipex 80mg is the highest dosage tablet available. It is important to check with your doctor to see your recommended dosage. This will depend on your cholesterol levels, weight, diet and exercise levels, and other factors. Your doctor will likely take blood tests throughout treatment and reassess your dosage.

Lipex Side Effects

Lipex while good at treating hypercholesterolemia may have some unwanted side effects. These are generally mild and no cause for stopping treatment. If you are worried about any side effects when taking Lipex you should see your doctor. Most common side effects include an upset stomach (sometimes with constipation or diarrhoea), headaches and/or dizziness. More worrying side effects you should discuss with your doctor include: weak or aching muscles; tingling extremities; jaundice, anemia, fever, rash, joint pain or swelling, excessive bruising.

Lipex Drug Interactions and Other Precautions

Your doctor should check any medicines you are currently taking, but special care should be given to fibric acid derivatives, antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppresants, danazol, nefazadone, amiodarone, medicines for high blood pressure, protease inhibitors, anticoagulants, niacin.