Acipimox Benefits & Uses

Acipimox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Acipimox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acipimox Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acipimox is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Rash
Urticaria

Common

पेट दर्द
Flushing
Headache

Acipimox Related Warnings

Is the use of Acipimox safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Acipimox during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Acipimox safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Acipimox in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acipimox on the Kidneys?

Acipimox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Acipimox on the Liver?

Using Acipimox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Acipimox on the Heart?

Acipimox may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acipimox with Other Drugs

Acipimox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Atorvastatin

Bezafibrate

Cerivastatin

Acipimox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acipimox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Acipimox

Is this Acipimox habit forming or addictive?

Acipimox does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acipimox since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Acipimox should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Acipimox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Acipimox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acipimox

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Acipimox with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acipimox

Information about the interaction of Acipimox and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown