Antara is a prescription drug commonly used to help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article describes these uses in detail and also provides information on the drug's effects, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Common side effects of Antara include constipation, weakness, and nausea. As this eMedTV page explains, in addition to these common side effects, rare Antara side effects may occur, such as migraine or insomnia, or serious conditions, such as fever.
If you are taking Antara and weight gain occurs, you can try exercising regularly or limiting alcohol use. This eMedTV article also contains a list of suggested foods to eat in order to help maintain a low cholesterol diet.
Side effects may occur while using Antara, and muscle pain has been documented, although it is rare. This eMedTV page provides information on how unexplained muscle pain, especially if accompanied by fever, may be a sign of a serious muscle problem.
There are many at-home remedies for treating side effects of Antara, and joint pain, as this eMedTV page explains, can be treated with pain relief drugs or heat/cold packs. If the pain continues after a few months, your doctor may adjust your dosage.
There may be side effects of using Antara, and liver problems, such as increased liver enzymes, may occur. This eMedTV segment discusses the likelihood of developing liver problems while on the drug and lists symptoms to watch for.
There are possible side effects of Antara, and depression, although rare, can occur. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses the possible link between the two and also provides a list of symptoms that may be signs of depression.
Antara uses primarily include the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This section of the eMedTV library explains how Antara works to reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels and also discusses off-label uses.
The suggested Antara dosage for those treating high triglycerides is 43 mg to 130 mg once a day. This eMedTV resource also offers dosing guidelines for people treating high cholesterol, and contains precautions and tips on taking the medicine.
Antara is a prescription drug commonly used to help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article describes these uses in detail and also provides information on the drug's effects, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
If you have pre-existing gallbladder disease or gallstones, you should not take Antara. This eMedTV page offers more Antara precautions and warnings, including who else should avoid the drug and potential side effects or complications that may occur.
There is currently no generic Antara available on the market. As this eMedTV segment explains, many companies claim they sell a generic version, but until the patent expires in 2008, these fake drugs are potentially dangerous and should be avoided.
This segment of the eMedTV archives contains a list of Antara alternatives, such as cholesterol absorption inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, niacin, and statins. Other fibrate options include gemfibrozil or other forms of fenofibrate.
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