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Lodol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High BP, Angina are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Lodol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lodol include Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lodol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lodol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lodol has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lodol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lodol related warnings section.
Lodol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lodol in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lodol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lodol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lodol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lodol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Lodol safe for pregnant women?
Lodol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lodol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lodol safe during breastfeeding?
Lodol can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Lodol on the Kidneys?
Lodol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lodol on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Lodol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Lodol on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Lodol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Lodol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lodol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lodol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lodol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lodol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lodol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lodol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lodol
It is safe to take Lodol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lodol
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Lodol as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Lodol can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Lodol and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, use of Lodol has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
Lodol is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Yes, Lodol does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.
Yes, Lodol can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
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