Lopid 600 mg Tablets is a medicine used to treat high blood cholesterol.
This medication helps by lowering triglycerides and "bad" (ldl) cholesterol, while at the same time raising "good" (hdl) cholesterol levels.
Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Lopid 600 mg tablets should be taken in the dosage and duration as directed by the doctor.
You can take it at any time of the day without food but try to take it at the same time every day.
Most people with high cholesterol do not feel sick, but if you stop taking this medication, your condition may get worse.
This may cause cholesterol levels to rise again and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to check your cholesterol levels regularly.
This medication is only one part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol, and weight loss.
You can eat normally while taking this medication, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
Common side effects of this medication include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Instructions for use:
Take this medication in the dosage and duration as directed by your doctor.
Swallow it whole.
Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Lopid 600 mg tablet should be taken on an empty stomach.
Warnings and precautions:
Before taking this medicine, it is best to tell your doctor about all other medicines prescribed to you.
This medicine should be taken with caution if you have any kidney or liver disease.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine without consulting a doctor.