owering medications, ezetimibe and atorvastatin.
LIPTRUZET is a prescription medicine used to lower levels of total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood. In addition, LIPTRUZET raises levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. LIPTRUZET is for patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet and exercise alone. You should stay on a cholesterol-lowering diet while taking this medicine.
LIPTRUZET has not been shown to reduce heart attacks or strokes more than atorvastatin alone.
It is not known if LIPTRUZET is safe and effective in children.
Who should not take LIPTRUZET?
Do not take LIPTRUZET if you:
have active liver problems or repeated blood tests showing possible liver problems.
are allergic to ezetimibe or atorvastatin or any of the ingredients in LIPTRUZET. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in LIPTRUZET.
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. LIPTRUZET may harm your unborn baby. If you are a woman of childbearing age, you should use an effective method of birth control while taking LIPTRUZET. Stop taking LIPTRUZET and call your doctor right away if you get pregnant while taking LIPTRUZET.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. LIPTRUZET can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take LIPTRUZET. Do not breastfeed while taking LIPTRUZET.
What should I tell my doctor before taking LIPTRUZET?
Before you take LIPTRUZET, tell your doctor if you:
have a thyroid problem
have kidney problems
have diabetes
have unexplained muscle aches or weakness
drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily or have or have had liver problems
have any other medical conditions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Taking LIPTRUZET with certain other medicines or substances can increase the risk of muscle problems or other side effects.
Especially tell your doctor if you take medicines for:
your immune system
cholesterol
infections
birth control
heart failure
HIV or AIDS
hepatitis C
gout
Also tell your doctor if you drink large amounts of grapefruit juice.
How should I take LIPTRUZET?
Take LIPTRUZET exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
Your doctor will tell you how much LIPTRUZET to take and when to take it.
Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
Do not open your LIPTRUZET pouch until you are ready to take LIPTRUZET.
Take LIPTRUZET 1 time each day, with or without food. It may be easier to remember to take your dose if you do it at the same time every day, such as with breakfast, dinner, or at bedtime.
Tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, dissolve, or chew tablets.
Keep taking LIPTRUZET unless your doctor tells you to stop. If you stop taking LIPTRUZET, your cholesterol may rise again.
If you miss a dose, do not take an extra dose. Just resume your usual schedule.
If you take too much LIPTRUZET, call your doctor or Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
See your doctor regularly to check your cholesterol level and to check for side effects. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking LIPTRUZET and during treatment.
What should I avoid while taking LIPTRUZET?
Do not start any new medicines before talking to your doctor. This includes prescription and non-prescription medicines, vi |
