Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe

When should one not use Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe

• If you are allergic to atorvastatin, ezetimibe or any other ingredients of Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe.
• If you have liver disease or persistent increase in liver enzymes.
• If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding woman.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Nausea

Other General Warnings

• You have or had kidney, liver or heart disease.
• You or your family has a history of muscle disorder or muscle spasm and condition due to Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe.
• You have a thyroid disease.
• You are an elderly person.
• You experience any undesired side effects after taking this medicine.
• You are on any other medicines.
• You have diabetes or lung disease.
• Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe should not be used in children below 18 years of age.

How Does It Work?

• Ezetimibe acts by blocking the cholesterol absorption receptor present in the small intestine leading to a decrease in absorption of cholesterol to the liver and thereby reducing liver cholesterol storage.
• Atorvastatin inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is responsible for the production of cholesterol. Thereby, helping in lowering the bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and boosting the production of good cholesterol.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially if you are taking anti-HIV medicines, antibiotics or antifungal medicines, anti-convulsant, blood thinners, antacids, antihypertensive medicines, painkillers, etc.

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