Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Does Lipicure cause gas?
Yes, flatulence (gas or wind) is one of the common side effects associated with the use of Lipicure. If you have any such symptom while taking Lipicure, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Lipicure used for lowering cholesterol?
Lipicure belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. Lipicure is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when low-fat diet and lifestyle changes fail to lower the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Lipicure can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.
Q. Does Lipicure lower blood pressure?
Lipicure is a lipid-lowering drug used in the treatment of increased cholesterol levels and for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, studies show that Lipicure has a small blood-pressure lowering effect.
Q. Does Lipicure affect the liver?
Lipicure is rarely associated with hepatobiliary (liver, bladder, bile ducts, or bile) disorders. Its use is also linked with abnormal results of liver function test. Hence, getting liver function tests at regular intervals is recommended.
Q. Does Lipicure cause itching?
The use of Lipicure can cause urticaria (itching) and skin rash. If you experience any such symptom while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. What is Lipicure?
Lipicure is a lipid-lowering drug which belongs to group of medicines called statins (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. This class of drugs lowers the cholesterol levels effectively by blocking the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. It lowers the cholesterol levels by blocking the formation of cholesterol.
Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called âbadâ cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called âgoodâ cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.
Q. Can the use of Lipicure cause diabetes?
No, diabetes has not been reported as a side effect of Lipicure. However, it may increase your blood sugar levels. So, it is very important that you monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if you are taking Lipicure. Let your doctor know if you have diabetes mellitus and have been advised to take Lipicure. This is necessary because your doctor may need to monitor your blood sugar levels continuously.
Q. Can Lipicure lower the level of triglycerides?
Yes, Lipicure belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which are lipid (fat) lowering medicines. Lipicure is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when low-fat diet and lifestyle changes also fail to control cholesterol.
Q. Does Lipicure cause weight loss?
No, Lipicure has not been reported to cause weight loss. However, weight gain has been reported as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while taking Lipicure.
Q. Does Lipicure cause erectile dysfunction?
Yes, Lipicure can cause erectile dysfunction in very rare cases. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction while taking Lipicure.
Q. Does Lipicure cause diarrhea?
Yes, Diarrhea is a common side effect of Lipicure. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Lipicure as the dose of your medicine may need to be changed.
Q. Does Lipicure cause memory loss?
No, Lipicure does not cause loss of memory. However, it is an uncommon side effect of Lipicure, and may affect only 1 in 100 people. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of memory loss after taking Lipicure.
Q. Does Lipicure cause frequent urination?
No, Lipicure has not been reported to cause frequent urination. Please consult your doctor if you experience increased urinary frequency after taking Lipicure.
Q. Does Lipicure cause high blood pressure?
No, Lipicure has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms of high blood pressure while taking Lipicure.
Q. Is Lipicure safe to take?
Yes, Lipicure is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration advised by your doctor.Show moreShow less
