In research studies, people taking Advicor 1000 mg/20 mg once in the evening were able to, on average, decrease
LDL cholesterol by 30 percent, decrease
triglycerides by 32 percent, and
increase HDL by 20 percent. Generally, the effects on cholesterol and triglyceride levels were greater with higher doses of Advicor.
When and How Should I Take Advicor?
Some general considerations for when and how to take this medication include the following:
- Your Advicor dosage should be taken at bedtime with a low-fat snack.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets.
- Alcohol and hot drinks may worsen flushing symptoms and itchy skin, which are common side effects of Advicor. Alcohol and hot drinks should be avoided close to the time that the medicine is taken.
- For Advicor to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. The medication will not work if you stop taking it.
Dietary Instructions
People who are on Advicor should not drink grapefruit juice because it can increase the levels of medication in the blood, which can increase the risk of developing serious muscle problems. If you are being treated with Advicor and want to continue drinking grapefruit juice, talk to your doctor about other cholesterol-lowering medications that you can take.
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