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Is Weight Gain A Side Effect Of Roseday ?

my cholestrol level 220 total....age 73.... obese....weight 80 kg... height 164 i am taking roseday 10 mg once a day for 20 days now....i am getting some stomach problems....and little weight increase..is this medicine having any such side effects... my sugar level and pressure within the top boarder
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

The common side effects of cholesterol lowering medication roseday include myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness or weakness), stomach upset, and liver dysfunction. It is not known to cause weight gain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Is Weight Gain A Side Effect Of Roseday ?

Hi, The common side effects of cholesterol lowering medication roseday include myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness or weakness), stomach upset, and liver dysfunction. It is not known to cause weight gain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali