When combined with diet and exercise, Lipidil Ez can help control levels of blood fats. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). It works by increasing enzymes that break down the fats in your blood.

This drug is generally prescribed when your blood fat levels can not be controlled by exercise, diet changes, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss, and controlling blood sugar if you're a diabetic. Using Lipidil Ez to lower "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides may help decrease your risk for strokes and heart attacks.

How to take Lipidil Ez

Lipidil Ez is to be taken orally (by mouth), usually once a day or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole at the same time everyday. Do not take broken or chipped tablets. Take Lipidil Ez at least 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after certain other cholesterol-lowering medications. These products can react with Lipidil Ez, preventing its full absorption.

It may take up to 2 months to get the full benefits of this drug. Do not stop taking it even if you feel fine. Most people with high cholesterol/triglycerides do not feel sick. It is also important to maintain your diet and exercise routine while taking Lipidil Ez.

Side effects of Lipidil Ez

The most frequently reported side effects include:

• epigastric distress, flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation
• erythema, pruritus, urticaria
• muscle pain and weakness, arthralgia
• headache, dizziness, insomnia
• decreased libido, hair loss, weight loss

Before taking Lipidil Ez you should:

• tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
• tell your doctor if you have: gallbladder disease, liver disease (e.g., biliary cirrhosis, hepatitis).
• tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: alcohol use, diabetes, kidney disease, history of muscle problems (e.g., myopathy), underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
• tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Stop using this drug for several months before planning a pregnancy. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using Lipidil Ez is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Some more information

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
• For best results, Lipidil Ez should be used along with a low saturated fat/low cholesterol diet, exercise, and weight control.

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