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  Advicor 1000-40mg 24 Hour Tablets - 270 tablets
 
 
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Information on Advicor


Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects .
24 Hour Tablets
Chemical Name: NIACIN (NYE-ah-sin) and LOVASTATIN (LOE-va-sta-tin)
Common uses
This medicine is a B-complex vitamin and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor combination used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking certain HIV protease inhibitors (such as nelfinavir, lopinavir, or ritonavir), itraconazole, or mibefradil. If you are currently taking any of these medicines, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take this medicine. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking amiodarone, blood thinners (such as warfarin), fibrates (such as clofibrate or fenofibrate), bosentan, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, cimetidine, colestipol, conivaptan, cyclosporine, dalfopristin, danazol, delavirdine, diltiazem, efavirenz, fluconazole, gemfibrozil, imatinib, ketoconazole, ketolide antibiotics (such telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, or troleandomycin), nefazodone, nevirapine, quinupristin, rifampin, sirolimus, spironolactone, tacrolimus, verapamil, voriconazole, St. John's wort, or medicine for high blood pressure. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking high doses of niacin (1 gram or more per day). Even though this product contains niacin, doses of niacin above 1 gram per day infrequently have caused muscle injury (myopathy) with or without lovastatin use. Consult your doctor for more details. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including alcohol use, angina or chest pain, diabetes, gallbladder problems, gout, heart problems, history of jaundice, liver problems, kidney problems, low blood phosphorous levels, muscle problems, thyroid problems, allergies (especially to other "statin" medicines), pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have severe liver problems or active liver disease, abnormal liver function test results, peptic ulcer disease, or serious bleeding conditions. Use of this medicine in children is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving this medicine to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.


Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. IF YOU TAKE 1 DOSE DAILY, take it at bedtime with a low-fat snack unless directed otherwise by your doctor. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and use of certain interacting medicines. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medicine is only recommended if you have taken either lovastatin or long-acting niacin alone before and may need to further reduce your cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels. Tell your doctor if you have not taken either lovastatin or long-acting niacin before starting treatment with this medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have been taking a short-acting form of niacin before you begin taking this medicine. It is recommended that you take long-acting niacin for several weeks before using this medicine so your body can adjust to its effects. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice at the same time you take this medicine. AVOID drinking alcohol or hot drinks before taking this medicine to reduce the risk of an uncomfortable side effect caused by niacin (flushing). Taking non-enteric coated aspirin or an aspirin-like medicine (such as NSAIDs including ibuprofen or naproxen) 30 minutes before taking this medicine may help reduce the risk of this side effect. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, 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.


Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS for this medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. Laboratory and/or medical tests, including blood glucose, liver function tests, and blood cholesterol levels, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY AFFECT CERTAIN LAB TEST RESULTS. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS, including low blood pressure; severe infection; uncontrolled seizures; trauma; or serious metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte problems may increase your risk for side effects that can result in kidney problems while taking this medicine. Contact your doctor if you develop one of these conditions. DAILY USE OF ALCOHOL MAY INCREASE your chance for serious side effects. Limit alcoholic beverages while you are taking this medicine. EATING GRAPEFRUIT OR DRINKING GRAPEFRUIT JUICE may increase the amount of this medicine in your blood, which may increase your risk for serious side effects. The risk may be greater with large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Avoid large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice (eg, more than one quart daily). Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet while you are taking this medicine. IF DIZZINESS OCCURS while you are taking this medicine, sit up or stand slowly. Tell your doctor immediately about the reaction. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any other vitamins which contain niacin. FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. It is recommended that women of childbearing age use effective birth control measures while taking this drug since lovastatin may cause fetal harm. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine. MONITOR BLOOD GLUCOSE on a regular basis, as directed by your doctor.


Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, flushing, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or stomach upset. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience rash; joint pain; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially if associated with fever and a general feeling of discomfort); stomach pain; unusual tiredness/fatigue; chest pain; swelling in the arms or legs; dizziness; changes in taste; yellowing eyes or skin; dark urine; change in amount of urine; increased thirst; black stools; unusual bruising or bleeding; fast or irregular heartbeat; or fainting. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.


Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions


If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe vomiting, severe flushing/sweating, or irregular heartbeat.


Additional information
FOR BEST RESULTS, this medicine should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, and a weight loss program if you are overweight. FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.


Selected data included with permission and copyrighted by Medi-Span, 2009. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a Licensed data provider and is not for distribution in professional healthcare settings.
 

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