Altoprev is a prescription medication that helps lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. This eMedTV page explains how Altoprev works, when to take it, and possible side effects -- and provides links to other articles about Altoprev.
This eMedTV resource highlights common Altoprev side effects, such as headache, joint pain, and inflamed sinuses. More serious side effects, such as unexplained muscle pain or weakness, should be reported to your health care professional immediately.
This eMedTV page covers Altoprev and muscle pain, a common side effect of Altoprev. The article discusses medicines that can increase the risk of muscle pain when taken with Altoprev, as well as other muscle problems that can occur with this drug.
This eMedTV article gives an overview of Altoprev and joint pain, a possible side effect of Altoprev. For people taking Altoprev, joint pain can be relieved by home remedies such as a warm bath or shower, or by over-the-counter pain-relief medicines.
Altoprev uses include treating high cholesterol and high triglycerides and preventing heart disease. This eMedTV page describes how Altoprev lowers "bad cholesterol" and increases "good cholesterol" when lifestyle changes fail to reduce cholesterol.
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended starting dose of Altoprev is 20 mg, 40 mg, or 60 mg once a day. Your Altoprev dosage will depend on your age, other medicines currently being taken, and your cholesterol goal.
This part of the eMedTV site offers detailed descriptions of the most common Altoprev drug interactions, including: cyclosporine, danazol, warfarin, and grapefruit products. Instructions on what to do in case of drug interactions are also included.
This eMedTV page covers Altoprev precautions and warnings -- such as drug and alcohol interactions and pregnancy risks -- and conditions to tell your healthcare provider about before taking Altoprev, such as heart, liver, or kidney problems.
This part of the eMedTV Web site explores Altoprev and pregnancy, noting in particular that Altoprev is a pregnancy Category X medicine and that taking it during pregnancy is not recommended.
This eMedTV segment talks about some of the common Altoprev alternatives, including statins like fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and simvastatin (Zocor); fibrates such as Lopid, Tricor, and Lipofen; and combination medicines.
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