Lipicor 40 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lipicor Information

Lipicor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Lipicor have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Lipicor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Lipicor include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Lipicor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lipicor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Lipicor's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lipicor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lipicor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lipicor contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Lipicor with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Lipicor, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Lipicor Benefits & Uses
Lipicor Dosage & How to Take
Lipicor Side Effects
Lipicor Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lipicor with Other Drugs
Lipicor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lipicor
Lipicor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lipicor Benefits & Uses

Lipicor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Lipicor 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: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 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: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lipicor Related Warnings

Is the use of Lipicor safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lipicor. If you are pregnant, do not take Lipicor without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lipicor safe during breastfeeding?

Lipicor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Lipicor on the Kidneys?

Lipicor may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lipicor on the Liver?

Lipicor can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lipicor on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lipicor with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Colchicine

Niacin

Warfarin

Lipicor Contraindications

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

Hypothyroidism
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Alcoholism
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Lipicor

Is this Lipicor habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lipicor has not been reported.

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

Lipicor will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Lipicor is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Lipicor for mental disorders.

No

Lipicor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lipicor

When consumed with certain foods, Lipicor may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipicor

Taking Lipicor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Lipicor

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Lipicor?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Lipicor comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Lipicor cause hair loss?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Yes, Lipicor might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Lipicor cause memory loss?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, use of Lipicor does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Lipicor work?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Lipicor works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes

Question over 5 years ago

What is Lipicor?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Lipicor is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.