What is the drug Vytorin 10/20 used for?

This combination medication is used along with a proper diet to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet.

What’s the side effects of Vytorin?

What Are Side Effects of Vytorin?

headache,
nausea,
vomiting,
diarrhea,
dizziness,
depression,
memory problems,
confusion,

When should I take Vytorin?

Take VYTORIN 1 time each day in the evening. Take VYTORIN with or without food. While taking VYTORIN, continue to follow your cholesterol-lowering diet and to exercise as your doctor told you to. If you miss a dose, do not take an extra dose.

Should you take Vytorin at night?

Vytorin (ezetimibe / simvastatin) works best if you take it in the evening since your body makes most of its cholesterol at night. It can be taken with or without food.

What is Vytorin prescribed for?

Can Vytorin cause liver damage?

Call your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage while taking Vytorin. These symptoms may include: pain in your upper abdomen (belly) nausea and vomiting.

Is Vytorin safe?

There is no good use for Vytorin, and it may even cause harm, not because of safety, but because the LDL goals achieved with Vytorin may lead to fewer heart attacks that could be prevented with a more potent statin. If you are on Vytorin, ask you doctor about considering a switch.

What foods should be avoided when taking statins?

While taking atorvastatin (Lipitor), avoid high-fat and high-cholesterol foods as part of your overall treatment. You should avoid large quantities of grapefruit or grapefruit juice, which can increase the risk of serious side effects. Also, avoid excess alcohol use, as this may cause serious liver problems.

What is Vytorin used to treat?

Vytorin is used to lower blood levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides, to increase levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Can I drink coffee while taking statin?

Background: Adenosine receptor activation is essential for mediating the IS-limiting effects of statins. Caffeine is a nonspecific adenosine receptor blocker, and thus drinking CC may block the myocardial protective effects of statins.

Can I drink lemon juice with statins?

These foods can also affect how your body metabolizes the medication. There have been no documented problems with lemons, tangerines, clementines, mandarins, navel oranges, and blood oranges.

What is the difference between Vytorin 10/10 and 10/20?

Vytorin® 10/10, (ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablets) are white to off-white capsule-shaped tablets with code “311” on one side. Vytorin® 10/20, (ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 20 mg tablets) are white to off-white capsule-shaped tablets with code “312” on one side.

What is the generic name of the Vytorin tablet?

Vytorin Tablet. GENERIC NAME(S): Ezetimibe-Simvastatin. OTHER NAME(S): Vytorin 10-20 Tablet

When should Vytorin be taken in patients with kidney disease?

In patients with chronic kidney disease and estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2, the dose of VYTORIN is 10/20 mg/day in the evening. In such patients, higher doses should be used with caution and close monitoring [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS; CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

What are the most common side effects of Vytorin?

The most common side effects of VYTORIN include: 1 headache. 2 increased liver enzyme levels. 3 muscle pain. 4 upper respiratory infection. 5 diarrhea.

What is the drug Vytorin 10/20 used for?