Advicor is a medicine commonly prescribed for the treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides. This eMedTV segment describes how the drug works, explains the effects and common dosages, and lists potential side effects.
Advicor side effects may include flushing, infection, and muscle pain. This page of the eMedTV library also lists other possible side effects with Advicor and discusses the likelihood of developing more serious but rare problems, such as joint pain.
Rare side effects may occur with Advicor, and joint pain is seen in less than 1 percent of patients. This eMedTV article offers short-term suggestions for relief from joint pain, which often include medications and heat/cold remedies.
Certain side effects may occur while taking Advicor, and muscle pain is one of the most common. As this eMedTV page explains, muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness accompanied by a fever can be a sign of a very serious muscle condition.
Side effects may develop from using Advicor, and liver problems are a common issue seen in Advicor users. This eMedTV page discusses different liver problems that can occur, including an increase in liver enzymes, hepatitis, and jaundice.
Advicor uses are primarily for treating high cholesterol and high triglycerides. As this eMedTV page explains, Advicor, which consists of niacin extended-release and lovastatin, works by controlling the rate of cholesterol production in the body.
For those taking Advicor, dosage recommendations range from 500 mg/20 mg to 2000 mg/40 mg daily. This eMedTV article explains what these dosing suggestions are based on, offers tips on taking the medicine, and lists common side effects.
When certain drugs, such as fibrates or danazol, are mixed with Advicor, drug interactions may occur. As this eMedTV page explains, some drug interactions can increase the risk of developing muscle problems and decrease the drugs' effectiveness.
Some types of statins do not mix well with grapefruit, and Advicor is one of those medicines. This page of the eMedTV archives describes the interaction between the two and lists the potential complications that may occur.
Advicor, a type of statin, has been known to cause an increase in liver enzymes. This eMedTV resource offers other Advicor precautions and warnings, including who should not take the drug and other potential side effects that may develop.
There are many conditions in which you should not take Advicor, and pregnancy is one of them. As this eMedTV page explains, Advicor can cause potential harm to a fetus, so women who are pregnant or wanting to become pregnant should avoid the drug.
There are several alternatives to Advicor, including other statins or cholesterol medicines. As this eMedTV page explains, besides statins, other cholesterol medicines include fibrates, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and bile acid sequestrants.
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