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I have been taking Fenofibrate 134mg for almost 7 years now. I have hereditary high Triglycerides. Mine was 633 the first blood test in 2010 and then the second one was 408. Doctor started me on Fenofibrate and my Triglycerides have been at 97 - 200 ever since. Until now. The price for me has been $132 for 90 pills. Then starting this year it went to $90, then $60, and then $12. Took a blood test last week and my Triglycerides are back up to 401 like the pill is no longer working. The brand is Mylan. Did they change the chemical make up or what is going on? ## It is normal for our bodies to get used to any medication we take in a certain dosage for a long period of time, so eventually, we build up a tolerance, and it stops working as well for us. Thus, it is likely that you may require ...

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I found 6 capsules in my sons room wrapped in a napkin inside a baggie.. They are clear with white tiny round beads and no other markings. I Know there is no way to positively identify this with no markings... BUT I want to hear from street smart folks that know illegal drugs - Not pharmacological experts who only deal with legal drugs. I want to know what these COULD be based on what is hip with teens these days. (Please give me a list of all illegal drugs that match this description). I know it could be Niacin (because Niacin can look just like this) but he doesn't take vitamins and has no reason to take Niacin. I have observed him speeded up at times and he claims that's from an energy drink. As as an old drug user myself, I know the energy drink didn't give him the buzz ...

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I am on 80 mg of Atorvastatin. Can I safely start cutting my doses to 40 for a week or two, then half the 40 for a week or two, then half the 20, then get off without the extreme side effects? ## Hi Terry, Generally, it's best to discuss tapering protocols with your prescribing doctor in order to mitigate possible risk factors (e.g. rebound effects or withdrawal symptoms). However, as a last resort, and because only you know your body and how it responds to Atorvastatin, my opinion is that your current approach certainly seems feasible. Since Atorvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, simply changing your diet (staying away from foods that raise those numbers) should theoretically yield noticeable results in and of itself. Unfortunately no one can accura...

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will start my treatement with atrovast 10 for first month . ## Atorvastatin is a medication that is used to help lower cholesterol and its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## taking atrovast 10mg since two months to lower my cholesterol levels,, can i take viagra 10mg once-in-a-while.does it have any side effects....

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My mother 61yrs old suffering from creatinine levels 1.2 . Recently she is advised by the cardiologist for coronary angiography. As she has high Bp and cholesterol and last she having problem. Doctor advised tonact 40, deplatt 75 and netrocotin tables. Now my question is tonact 40 is dangerous for kidney? After taking medicine she finds weakness and shakeness after leaving urine . please suggest me

Is it ok to break 80 mg tablets in half to acheive 40mg dose? ## Of course it is! You would be far better and cheaper if you were to buy a good generic atorvastatin though, as Lipitor is exceedingly overpriced. 80mg is a HUGE dosage of atorvastatin, and is equivalent in potency to almost 160mg Simvastatin, which many consider the superior statin. Have you recently suffered a stroke or myocardial infarction? ## It is okay to do so, as long as the medication is not time released, and your doctor approves. My cardiologist often prescribes some of my medications in a higher dosage, so I can cut them in half, since it is often cheaper that way. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Atorvastatin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any othe...

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typing medical transcription doctor said this as name of drug ## Well, only the doctor can say for certain, but he might have been referring to the medication Pravastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including headache, joint/muscle aches, and nausea. Did you ever discover what it was?

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Hello. I have been taking lipvas (atorvastatin) tablets for the past nine months and my daily dose is 10mg. I got checked for my cholesterol levels and all parameters are within the safe zone. Shall I stop taking this medication? ## You should not stop it, without your doctor's approval. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. The medication may be the only thing keeping it down and preventing future medical problems. Are you on any other medications? ## I had diabetes and an old stroke case for which the doctor prescribed Carbamazepine, Atorvastatin, and an Asprin tablet. Now my BP and sugar levels are somehow ok. So, can I stop taking these meds?

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I have a Rx pill that is white, and it is a long oval, with the capital letters FO imprinted on one side, and an emblem that I cannot describe, other than a squared-off E on the other side. ...what is it prescribed for? Thank you very much!!!!! ## capital letters FO imprinted on one side, and an emblem that I cannot describe, other than a squared-off E on the other side. ## This tablet is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, they list as being a 145mg Tricor tablet, which contains the active ingredient Fenofibrate, which is used to help lower cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. That logo is intended to be an a, Abbott commonly uses it on their products. Are there any questions?

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I am 71, For first time in my life colestorel shoot up to 215 mg/dl else it has never gone beyound 185. Doctor prescribed Stator 10, i took a pill every night. I lost apatite do not feel to eat anything, 3 kg weight loss in 10 days, weakness. I am diabetic but under controlled taking Glynase since 1999, earlier the dose was 5mg XL-SR, now incresed twice regular instead XL-SR. Is my lost in apetite and weight due to Stator? Cholestorel has come down to 160. ## Hi, Bhupendra! How are you feeling? Yes, these cholesterol medications have been known to cause some problematic side effects in some people that take them. Learn more Stator details here. Have you talked to your doctor about it? You can probably try switching to a different medication. ## I am 60+ use stator10 . my cholestora is 2...

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I have been taking simvastin 20mg for over a year now and it has always been an eliptical tablet with the number 20 impressed.I have just received my latest prescibed tabs and they are small round tabs wit CT impessed. They both say Simvastatin 20mg film coated tabs... are they the same? There is such a drastic change in size and shape. ## I was geting small round tablets since one year. Just now I got almost eliptical shape 20mg tablet. I am little confused with shape change. ## Hi could you tell me if there is any difference in Simvastatin by the colours, as my mum say's when she has the white one's she get's muscle pains in her legs....but when she takes the orange one's she is ok. Thanks Steve ## I have 20mg simvastatin pill from two different mfrs. One pill is oval ...

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I am on Welchol and have nausea and stomach pain and discomfort, as well as pressure all the time, in and out of the bathroom with diarrhea. I have stopped taking it 2 days ago, but still have the same problem. How long does it take to get out of your system? Thanks. ## Have you consulted your doctor? The symptoms you've described can all be normal side effects of this medication. However, if they are that severe, then you will probably need to switch to a different medication. ## Hey this is the second reference I have found that indicates side effects can persist past stopping the drug. (See Thread: Side Effects of WeCHol). Someone replied to the first thread by dismissing the possibility that the persistent side effects could be linked to a drug you are no longer taking. I'm ...

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I was placed on Liptor 40 mg with refills for last 3 months last doctor visit 2 weeks ago was told to continue and come back for blood tests in December. When I went to get refill this month was told by pharmacy they had to wait for doctor approval to refill. I called doctor office and got refill to last until my next visit. My question is wouldn’t the doctor have told me that there’s a change in how he is prescribing medication to insure that I have enough between appointments. ## This is a followup to my post. Apparently because of the holiday (Veterans), my prescription was not processed until 4 days after I called the doctor's office for refill. He didn't change prescription but made it a 90 day prescription with refills rather than a monthly refill. Again, I wou...

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It can quickly raise kidney levels. It can destroy them. I took it four months and thankfully after having it a month I got lab for cancer follow up. They said see a kidney Dr. Found out this drug soared my levels. I stopped at once. It could have done permanat damage and death. Did not feel any thing happening. ## Hello, Amy, how are you? Yes, this medication is reported by the FDA as possibly causing kidney problems, including acute failure and abnormal kidney function. Are you on any other medications? ## I have also problem my cretnine lecel is incresed up to 1.8 now i am to much worried How it will be down ## I have been on it for 3 months. I'M having blood in my urine and bladder pain. Could this be doing it. Will call doctor.

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I am on Simvastatin 20 and continually worry about side effects to liver and other organs. I am getting severe leg pains and feel tired all the time with no energy along with a few other things that I am not sure about. I have only been on them for 3 months. Had a chol level of 6.4. I am 63 years old. Other meds I take are Oroxine for thyroid and Coversyl for High BP. I have been halving the tablets some times and other times not taking them at all. My heart has been checked and is fine. This medication REALLY worries me. My hubby has also just been put onthem.Any ideas or suggestions would help. Has anyone heard of Arginine supplement instead of taking chol medication ???????? ## Hi Shannon, According to WebMD, arginine is good for lowering cholesterol. However, there currently is no d...

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Doctor gives me Vitbion Forte Tablet, to be taken, one tablet morning and one tablet night. This tablet is rounded in shape, and orange in colour. I am 77 years old. Eight months ago I was found to have high cholesterol. Doctor prescribed 10mg of astrovastatin each night to be taken until my kingdom come. I know the statin is a drug, but not VFteblet. Please tell me what is VFteblet about? Lastly I want to tell you, that I use my commonsense in taking the statin, though doctor says 10mg every night,I did it on altenate days,sometimes I break the 10mg.into two parts.So far I feel good and healthy.Tell me it is practicle to do this.I do not tell this to the Doctor.Thanking you in anticipation. ## my doc give me Vitbion Forte Table coz i have vain problem. can not walk properly and my leg ...

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I am having HOCM. My doctor recommended ROSUVAS F 10 MG (1 TAB DAILY) and calaptyn 40 mg (twice a day) based on the medical report. I do not have any other problem other than the above. Please let me have your advice. ## Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a condition where your heart muscle becomes thicker and this makes it much harder for the heart to pump the blood through your body properly. In such cases, it is normal for a doctor to give medications to help prevent worsening of the heart, because your risk is much greater of suffering from future heart problems, such as heart attacks. Rosuvas contains the active ingredient Rosuvastatin, this is used to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood and keep them lower. Your risk of cholesterol build-up is much greater and can be a real dan...

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Round green pill with pra 40 on the other side apo ## WHAT IS THIS PILL? ## Brand Name Apo-Pravastatin Common Name pravastatin How does this medication work? What will it do for me? Pravastatin belongs to the family of medications known as cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol levels. Pravastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the liver. Therefore, less cholesterol is made and levels of cholesterol in the blood decrease. Lowering cholesterol levels in the blood has been shown to reduce the risks associated with heart disease such as heart attack. Pravastatin can be used to reduce the risk of death, heart attacks, stroke, and angioplasty for people with heart disease and normal to moderately hi...

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Was told it was for pain. Prescribed to my elderly mother for chronic pain ## Hello, Trish! How are you? Can you please double check the marking? I haven't been able to find anything that matches this, so far. However, I'll keep looking and post back, when I have information for you. ## I believe you described Fenofibrate - it is for lowering 'bad' cholesterol. Did/does it look like the Fenofibrate 48mg tablet (by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA) pictured in the following National Drug Code links? 00093-7755 0093-2061-98

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I believe my creatinine level has gone from 1.5 to 1.7 in about 15 days and 2.5 in another 15 days. As a result of this I have stopped stanlip (fenofibrate) suddenly. Please advise. ## I ran out of fenofibrate 160 mg tab about a week ago. I have been very shakey, bad headache, dizziness, nausea. Is this from withdrawal?

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