Vytorin

Vytorin medication is used to normalize blood cholesterol levels. It can reduce the amount of harmful cholesterol or increase the amount of cholesterol that benefits the human body. If a patient follows all the rules for using the drug and combines it with a low-fat diet and special exercise, then he or she can get the best result from the treatment.

Elevated levels of "bad" cholesterol often lead to serious health problems and can cause an increased risk of heart attack. Vytorin is often prescribed to prevent stroke or heart attack.

Warning

Vytorin is a prescription drug approved for use by people over 10 years of age. To purchase it, you should consult your doctor and get a prescription.

During the treatment with Vytorin, it is not recommended to breastfeed. Pregnant women are prohibited from taking this medication. It is necessary to inform the doctor in advance about your pregnancy, or if you are planning to become pregnant. Its use during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects in the baby.

Do not take this medication if you have a liver disease. Vytorin is contraindicated to the people who have an allergic reaction to any of its components, ezetimibe or simvastatin, which can cause the development of a condition such as renal failure.

There are medications that interact poorly with Vytorin. They include Nefazodone, Cyclosprin and Gemfibrozil, and others.

Do not take Vytorin in combination with antibiotics, medicines against HIV or hepatitis C, or antifungal medicines.

Before using Vytorin, you must tell your doctor if: you are over 65 years old; you drink alcohol frequently; you have thyroid problems; you have ever suffered from severe weakness that cannot be explained. Tell your doctor if you have had any recent injury or surgery.

If the patient is a girl who has never experienced menstruation before, then Vytorin may be contraindicated.

Mode of Application

Each drug comes with a package instruction leaflet. Before using Vytorin, carefully read the instructions for use of the drug and read about all possible side effects and contraindications. If you have any questions, ask your doctor.

The doctor usually recommends taking Vytorin once a day in the evening, regardless of meals. Only a doctor can make changes in your course of therapy, decrease or increase the prescribed dosage of medication.

You should tell your doctor if you start to experience any unpleasant symptoms after taking Vytorin. Even if you start to feel good and think that you have recovered, do not stop taking the medicine until the course of the treatment is complete, as unpleasant symptoms may return.

Do exercises and keep diet during the treatment. Do not eat foods rich in fat and do not drink alcohol. Ask your doctor about what you can eat and drink during the treatment and follow all the recommendations carefully.

Side Effects

Like many medicines, Vytorin can cause some side reactions. Common side effects: sore throat, sneezing, and other cold symptoms; severe muscle pain; headache; disorder of the liver.

Serious adverse reactions require immediate discontinuation of taking the drug and seeking medical attention. They include: disturbing pain in the back, hips, shoulders, muscles; increased body temperature and severe fatigue and weakness; discoloration of urine; yellowing of skin; signs of allergies such as rashes, swelling, hives, and trouble breathing.

This list of side effects is incomplete. Consult the doctor for full information on Vytorin before using it.

Comparison

• Vytorin vs Fenofibrate
• Vytorin vs Gemfibrozil
• Vytorin vs Atorvastatin
• Vytorin vs Nexletol
• Vytorin vs Zetia
• Vytorin vs Lopid
• Vytorin vs Lipitor
• Vytorin vs Ezetimibe

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