Ezlip 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. Ezlip 10mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. Common side effects of this medicine include joint pain and diarrhea. Before taking this medicine its better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.

• Joint pain
• Sinus inflammation
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Pain in extremity

If you miss a dose of Ezlip 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. Is Ezlip 10mg Tablet a blood thinner??
  Ans: No, Ezlip 10mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to cholesterol-lowering group of medicines. It is a medicine which is used along with lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol levels and other fatty substances in the blood.
• Q. Q. What foods should be avoided while taking Ezlip 10mg Tablet??
  Ans: Since Ezlip 10mg Tablet is meant to decrease blood cholesterol levels, for best results avoid foods which are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.
• Q. Q. Can Ezlip 10mg Tablet cause liver damage??
  Ans: Ezlip 10mg Tablet, when used with another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin), may commonly cause an increase in liver enzymes. However, if it is used alone, then chances of increase in liver enzymes are uncommon. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before starting and during treatment with Ezlip 10mg Tablet.
• Q. Q. Should Ezlip 10mg Tablet be taken at night??
  Ans: You can take Ezlip 10mg Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.
• Q. Q. Can I drink alcohol with Ezlip 10mg Tablet??
  Ans: You should avoid alcohol while taking Ezlip 10mg Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
• Q. Q. Does Ezlip 10mg Tablet cause muscle pain??
  Ans: Muscle pain may occur when Ezlip 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Ezlip 10mg Tablet is used alone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown which may result in kidney damage can be serious and may become a potentially fatal condition.
• Q. Q. Does Ezlip 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar??
  Ans: No, Ezlip 10mg Tablet does not raise blood sugar levels. In fact, it may be helpful for patients with diabetes since it helps in improving insulin resistance and also kidney function. Ezlip 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.

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