Nexletol dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes Nexletol’s dosage and strength and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Nexletol. If you want to know more about Nexletol, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.

Nexletol is a brand-name medication that comes as an oral tablet. It isn’t available in a generic version. This article describes the dosage of Nexletol.

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Form and strength of Nexletol

Nexletol comes as follows:

• Form: oral tablet, which you’ll take by swallowing
• Strength: 180 milligrams (mg)

Dosage of Nexletol

This article describes the recommended dosage for Nexletol. The drugmaker provides this dosage.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Nexletol without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosage of Nexletol in adults

Usually, doctors prescribe a standard dose of Nexletol to help treat high cholesterol. The standard dose is also the maximum dose.

• Dose: 180 mg
• Frequency: once per day

Missed dose of Nexletol

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of Nexletol. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of Nexletol and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Nexletol and its dosage.

How does the dosage of Nexletol compare with the dosage of Repatha?

Both Nexletol and Repatha can help treat high cholesterol. But the dosage of Nexletol is different from the dosage of Repatha. Nexletol is an oral tablet that you take once per day. Repatha is an injection that’s given under the skin. The usual dosage of Repatha is a dose given once every 2 weeks or once per month.

To learn more about how these two drugs compare, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Is Nexletol taken long term?

Yes, doctors typically prescribe Nexletol as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should take Nexletol, talk with your doctor.

How Nexletol is taken

You’ll swallow Nexletol oral tablet once per day. You can take it with or without food.

Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of Nexletol

It’s important that you do not take more Nexletol than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

What to do if you take too much Nexletol

If you think you’ve taken too much Nexletol, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosage for Nexletol. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of Nexletol without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take Nexletol exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• Is there a certain time of day I should take Nexletol?
• Do you need to change my dosage of Nexletol if I’m taking other drugs with it?
• What should I do if I miss a dose of Nexletol?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.