Vytorin
Vytorin is a cholesterol lowering drug, called a combination drug, that is a combination of Zetia and Zocor. Vytorin is approved for reducing LDL and increasing HDL cholesterol levels.
Vytorin Warnings
Do not take Vytorin or Advicor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take Vytorin if you have liver disease.
People taking Gemfibrozil (Lopid), Fenofibrate (Tricor), high blood pressure medicines, Protease Inhibitors (medicines to treat HIV) or blood thinners (anticoagulants) should use caution when taking Vytorin or Advicor.
If you drink large amounts of grapefruit juice everyday, it may affect Advicor.
Vytorin Side Effects
Headache
Flushing (redness of the face or neck)
Upset stomach
Vytorin Warning Signs
Call your doctor if you have any of these signs:
Dark urine
Stomach pain
Muscle pain, tenderness or weakness
Jaundice (skin or eyes look yellow)
