Tricor

Tricor USES: This medication is used along with a non-drug program (including diet changes) to treat cholesterol and lipid disorders.

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Tricor Uses This medication is used along with a non-drug program (including diet changes) to treat cholesterol and lipid disorders. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Diet changes, weight loss (if overweight), exercise and drug therapy all are critical to reduce and control your cholesterol and lipids (fats in the blood). Consult your doctor about how to lower your heart disease risk factors. Laboratory tests will be performed to monitor this drug. Storage Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Photos TRICOR® (Lipanthyl®) is a very TRICOR 145MG TABLETS TRICOR 48MG TABLETS How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This drug is taken by mouth with food as directed. Dosage is adjusted based on your condition and response. The maximum daily dose is 200 mg. Separate doses of this drug and any bile acid resin drug (e.g., colestipol or cholestyramine) by at least 4 hours. Full effects of this drug may take up to 3 months to occur. Side Effects Upset stomach, constipation, headache, dizziness or trouble sleeping may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or fever. Very unlikely but report promptly decreased sexual drive, yellowing eyes or skin or stomach pain. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, diabetes, liver, kidney or gallbladder disease, low thyroid (hypothyroidism) or muscle disorders. In the U.S.: This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. In Canada: This medication should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Women of childbearing age should use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this drug for several months before planning a pregnancy. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially "blood thinners" such as warfarin, "statin" drugs (such as lovastatin), cyclosporine, MAO Inhibitors (e.g., selegiline, furazolidone, tranylcypromine, phenelzine, moclobemide), diabetic medicine (sulfonylureas such as glipizide, and insulin), estrogens/birth control pills, beta-blockers such as propranolol and "water pills" (diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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