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Three times I started on Fenofibrate 54 mg and I stopped taking it. I knew the side effect of vertigo was possible. I want to try this drug again BUT I want to know if the vertigo side effect will lessen or subside after time. If so how long does it take for this side effect to go away (If ever). ## best medicine for dizziness due to vertigo ## ML, most such side effects generally last about 4 to 6 weeks, while your body is getting used to the medication. At that same point, they should hit their peak and then start to taper off in severity. Have you talked to your doctor about the issue? And as to the best medication for dizziness and vertigo, there is really no answer to that, because it can vary from person to person. What works well for someone else, may not work for you and vice-ve...

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its a entric coated capsule, with composition asprin IP 10mg astrovastatin calcium 75mg ## I am a resident of hyderabad of andhra pradesh and this drug was prescribed for my mother aged 58 years and she had a problem of nerves in the back side of the neck to the left hand and she was tested with INMG report and she was given only two medicines saying that all her reports were normal she was prescribed maxgalin 75 and aztor ASP 75. please let me know if you can find anything about the second drug. thank you. ## My results say i have cholesterol above 288 mg. I was prescribed Aztor Asp 75+10mg. I seem to get some strange type of headaches. should i continue with the medicine or go in for change ## Dear Doctor I am using Maxgalin 150mg 1 tablets every day it is sleeping tabltes doctor ,the...

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I found these little pink pill with ss logo please somebody know what they are ## I can't find a listing for a tablet with this marking, that meets this description. However, I suspect that it is probably something that is available over the counter, because I have found other listings for tablets in different shapes and colors that also use this same imprint. Where was it found? Is anyone familiar with this tablet? ## Simvastatin?

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Simvastatin 10mg manufacturer Lupin Pharm is it gluten free? ## Hi Pereaone, From what I was able to gather, gluten is not listed in the inactive ingredients. Inactive ingredients found in this specific 10mg pill include: ascorbic acid citric acid monohydrate hydroxypropyl cellulose hypromelloses ferrosoferric oxide lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose corn starch magnesium silicate titanium dioxide butylated hydroxyanisole If you want to take additional measures to verify this information, you can follow the link below to the manufacturer's contact page to ask them directly: I hope this helps! ## Just what I needed. Thanks.

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I have been taking pravastatin 80mg for over 6yrs, it's always been a white oval shaped pill with 7270 on one side and TEVA on the other side. I got my RX filled today, just opened the bottle to take my nightly meds, and it's a tannish colored oval shaped pill with LU on one side and NOL on the other side. Is this the same med? ## I believe the marking you're looking at is LU N04, the way they style the 4 makes it easy to mistake for an L on these tablets, because it's hard to see the formation of it in its entirety on the tablet's surface. And yes, it is an 80mg Pravastatin tablet, the pharmacy was probably able to get these one from Lupin Pharmaceuticals cheaper than the ones manufactured by Teva. Is there anything else I can help with?

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SMALL PEACH COLORED EGG SHAPED PILL WITH S4 ON ONE SIDE ## Hi Erin, Based on the description provided, I located the pill to be Simvastatin (10 mg). NOTE: You can see a photo of the pill in question by typing "S 4 red oval pill" into google images. It is manufactured by Accord Healthcare. Simvastatin is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. More detailed information about this drug can be viewed by clicking on the link below... I hope this helps!

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to reduce cholesterol level which are the best medicin with less side effect instead of above tablet 5 mg ## There is really no way to say which one would be better for any single person, because everyone can react to a medication differently. The Statin drug class all carry the risks of the same side effects and the only thing you can really do is try them and see how they affect you. Have you discussed this with your doctor? ## i need to redoce triglyciride without medication. im 40 and my TG is 250mg/dl.

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I am trying to figure out why I was prescribed with this medicine. I am not diabetic. Could you please let me know if it can be used for any other diagnosis. ## Welchol, which contains the active ingredient Colesevelam is used to treat high cholesterol, not diabetes. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, constipation and abdominal pain. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions?

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I am on this tab for the last one year for controlling the cholesterol level as advised. I want to know any drastic side effects of this tab for prolonged use, especially for liver function... LDL is under control( 85.0 mg/dL two months back, when checked).. Pl. help ## Statix-EZ contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Every medication carries certain risks, with long-term use. There are some associated with this that generally occur after 1 to 2 years of use and may include: severe night time leg cramps that interfere with sleep, loss of bone density, decrease alcohol tolerance and lowered liver function. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Been diagonised as "small ischemic foci in b/l fronto-p...

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hi, i 24 years married girl,my weight 68kg ,height 5feet 2inch,my tsh level 6.53,my polactin level 18ng/ml.....my period is irregular.im not pregnent..i want to get pregnent more then 1 year later...but now my doctor prescriebed me krimson 35 for long 6 mounths 21 days but i cant take any pill..if i started krimson 35 for 6 mounths then really i get pregnent?

I am a 49 old woman and for the last 15 years I have been taking Eltroxin for my hypothyroidism. My lipid profile report shows higher triglycerides, high total cholesterol, and high ldl. Thus the doctor has advised me to take Fibator to lower my Triglycerides. After using it I am experiencing heavy hair loss. Please advise me. ## Have you consulted your doctor, again? Fibator contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate and the Atorvastatin is known to cause some problematic side effects, in some people and yes, hair loss can be one of them. Learn more:

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I need patient assistance with Crestor 20 mg. medication. How can I go about applying, if possible? ## Astra Zeneca, the manufacturer, actually has an excellent assistance program for people that require their medications, but don't have prescription coverage. It's called AZ&Me and offered through RxAssist, you can contact them about applying at 800-424-3727. It is based on income, so some people that qualify receive their medications for free and others pay based on a sliding fee scale. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Doc prescribed Rosuvas 5 for my husband for his high cholesterol. The label says Rosuvastatin Calcium IP equivalent to Rosuvastatin 5 mg. Are both the same, I am afraid to use the medication since it says Calcium - my husband has stones in his kidney. ## It is not that type of calcium, in this case it just refers to the specific chemical salt that the medication has been derived from. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Reducing Triglyceroids in Blood ## Sorry, this is a drug not available in the US, other countries do not regulate their prescription or OTC medications that way the FDA does, so information is not readily available. I would recommend speaking to your doctor or pharmacist to obtain more information. ## Tonact appears to be a brand name of Atorvastatin found outside the United States. If you would like to read more information about this drug, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do… ## Regarding side effect of Windia ( Roseglitazone). Please provide feedback? ## I have been prescribed to take Tonact to lower my choleterol and triglyceride. It was found 206 and 196 respectively. Is there any side effect of taking this drug. How l...

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my mother has recently been detected with medium BP 160/90, thought she never had any history of BP, my doctor said that though no symptoms are there but the side effect of BP would be more, hence he recommended telsartan 40 mg active, i am going for one more testing and later would start with medicine, any body please put some more light on this ## hi kiran here again from Bangalore, Karnataka State, India. Though i have started the tablet but i am really at confusion whether my mom should take this tablet for BP 160/90 which has been on run for more than two years. Though, she is not exhibiting any symptoms, doctor said it is a silent killer along with cholesterol. My mom's cholesterol is in borderline and the doc has prescribed atorvastin 40 mg which i am giving with telsartan. A...

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Trying to identify white oval pill with RBX on one side and AT20 on other ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Atoravastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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is there a generic pill for livalo? ## Information I've gathered states the following: A generic version of Livalo (pitavastatin) is not available. This medication is protected by patents and exclusivity rights that prevent a generic version of the drug from being manufactured in the United States. The earliest predictable date that a generic Livalo product could become available is in May or June 2015, after the first patent expires. NOTE: Pitavastatin is the active ingredient in Livalo, but it is not a generic version of it. Once the drug goes off-patent, there may be several companies that manufacture a generic Livalo drug. I hope this information helps!

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Is There a Paitient Assistance Program For Welchol for low income people ## I did find that the manufacterer of welchol has a PAP for welchol and I am going to my doctors office today to pick up my first supply ## That is correct, there is a program available, your doctor has to apply for you. The contact phone number for it is 866-268-7327, just in case anyone needs it in the future. Are there any comments or questions?

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I have high cholesterol and need a gluten free, lactose free lipid lowering drug. Please let me know what is available. ## I'm sorry, but the only way I would have access to such information is if I had a specific manufacturers name to check, there is no regular database that has this information. Have you tried asking your pharmacy? They can usually run it through their system using their allergy database to check what might be available for you to use.

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i have recently started taking simvastatin and i was curious if it would be all right to take over the counter cold remedy medice (alka seltzer cold relief) with this? i have a head cold and need relief from congestion. ## There are no interactions listed between the two, but you may wish to check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Alka Seltzer Plus Cold contains Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness, stomach irritation and blurred vision. Is there anything else I can help with?

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