Acipimox

INFORMATION ABOUT ACIPIMOX

Acipimox Uses

Acipimox is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.

How Acipimox works

Acipimox is a niacin derivative that acts by reducing high levels of fats called triglycerides in blood.

Common side effects of Acipimox

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal discomfort, Rash

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05 Aug 2025 | 08:32 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Acipimox

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor lipid levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you notice muscle pain or muscle weakness while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor lipid levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you notice muscle pain or muscle weakness while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Acipimox suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions for Acipimox

Q. How does Acipimox work?

Acipimox treats lipid disorders by reducing high blood levels of fats called triglycerides.