Losterol
Losterol Products are primarily used for
High cholesterol, High triglycerides
About Losterol Products
Uses of Losterol Products
Gemfibrozil is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
Losterol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Losterol are Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Rash, Dyspepsia.
How Losterol Products work
Gemfibrozil is a lipid lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Patient Concerns about Losterol Products
Frequently asked questions about Losterol Products
Frequently asked questions about Gemfibrozil
Q. Is Losterol 300mg Tablet a fibrate/ statin/blood thinner/ narcotic/fenofibrate/ beta blocker?
Losterol 300mg Tablet is a fibrate and not a statin/ blood thinner/ narcotic/ fenofibrate/ beta blocker. Patients should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use
Q. Is Losterol 300mg Tablet safe?
Losterol 300mg Tablet is safe at the prescribed dose and duration as advised by the doctor
Q. Is gemfibrozil the same as fenofibrate?
Gemfibrozil and fenofibrate belong to the same category of medicines called fibrates and are used for lowering the level of triglycerides (type of fat) in the blood
Q. Can you take gemfibrozil with simvastatin/Lipitor/niacin?
Patients are advised not to take gemfibrozil with simvastatin/Lipitor (atorvastatin). Gemfibrozil along with niacin can be used in patients with very high fat
Q. Does Losterol 300mg Tablet cause weight loss/ weight gain/raise blood sugar/ constipation/ hair loss/ diarrhea/ gallstones/ erectile dysfunction?
Losterol 300mg Tablet causing diarrhea, constipation is common. Other side effects such as weight loss/ weight gain/ raise blood sugar/ hair loss/gallstones/ erectile dysfunction are very rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.