What should I do if I miss a dose of Vytorin?
Vytorin is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. What happens if I miss a dose?
How much Vytorin can I take while taking simvastatin?
VYTORIN dosage should not exceed 10/20 mg/day (or 10/40 mg/day for patients who have previously taken simvastatin 80 mg/day chronically, e.g., for 12 months or more, without evidence of muscle toxicity) while taking lomitapide.
When is the best time of day to take Vytorin?
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.
What kind of medications can you take with Vytorin?
HIV/AIDS medication – atazanavir, cobicistat, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir. Your doses of certain other medicines may need to be adjusted while you are taking Vytorin. This includes: amlodipine (sometimes in combination medicines – Azor, Caduet, Consensi, Exforge, Lotrel, Prestalia, Twynsta, Tribenzor);
When to take 10 / 80 mg of Vytorin?
Due to the increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, particularly during the first year of treatment, use of the 10/80-mg dose of VYTORIN should be restricted to patients who have been taking VYTORIN 10/80 mg chronically (e.g., for 12 months or more) without evidence of muscle toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
VYTORIN dosage should not exceed 10/20 mg/day (or 10/40 mg/day for patients who have previously taken simvastatin 80 mg/day chronically, e.g., for 12 months or more, without evidence of muscle toxicity) while taking lomitapide.
HIV/AIDS medication – atazanavir, cobicistat, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir. Your doses of certain other medicines may need to be adjusted while you are taking Vytorin. This includes: amlodipine (sometimes in combination medicines – Azor, Caduet, Consensi, Exforge, Lotrel, Prestalia, Twynsta, Tribenzor);
Are there any side effects to taking Vytorin?
could become pregnant, unless using contraception; are breastfeeding; Vytorin is contraindicated with the following drugs: strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as: ketoconazole (Nizoral) itraconazole