It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Lopid before taking it.
What is Lopid
Treating high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It is used along with an appropriate diet. Lopid is an antihyperlipidemic agent. It works by lowering the blood levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol by reducing their production by the liver. It also increases blood levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ("good") cholesterol.
Important safety information:
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Lopid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol while you are using Lopid.
For best results, Lopid should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet, and a weight loss program if you are overweight. Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are also taking high-dose niacin.
Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, blood cholesterol, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Lopid. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Lopid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially liver or kidney problems.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lopid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lopid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lopid.
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Lopid side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; indigestion; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); blurred vision; burning, numbness, or tingling; decreased sexual ability; depression; fever, chills, or sore throat; irregular heartbeat; joint pain; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever and fatigue); painful or frequent urination; persistent or severe diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, or stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Lopid medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
AAPEX Community Pharmacy, Inc.
600 mg
30
$26.14
USA
Medicine Shoppe
600 mg
100
$144.00
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
CanadaDrugStop.com
300 mg
100
$58.00
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Granville Web Services Ltd
600 mg
100
$137.61
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Get Canadian Drugs
300 mg
100
$45.99
Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
600 mg
100
$76.99
Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
BBG Fulfillment Ltd
600 mg
100
$84.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
PrescriptionPoint.com
300 mg
100
$109.00
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Lopid be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Lopid?
Some medical conditions may interact with Lopid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
if you have kidney problems, an underactive thyroid, or diabetes
if you have very high blood triglyceride levels, are overweight, or drink alcohol regularly
if you are taking estrogen
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lopid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Colchicine or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors because the risk of side effects, such as muscle pain, weakness, and kidney problems, may be increased
Warfarin because the risk of side effects, including the risk of bleeding, may be increased
Repaglinide because the risk of severe low blood sugar may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lopid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Lopid?
Use Lopid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Lopid by mouth twice a day 30 minutes before morning and evening meals, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
If you also take a bile acid-binding resin (eg, colestipol), do not take it within 2 hours before or after taking Lopid. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
Take Lopid on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
If you miss a dose of Lopid, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lopid.
Can Lopid be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Lopid be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Lopid, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Lopid. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Lopid? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Lopid should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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