When and How to Take Zyflo
Following are some general considerations for when and how to take Zyflo:
- The medication comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth four times a day.
- Zyflo can be taken with or without food. If the drug bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
- Zyflo should be taken at the same times each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
- For Zyflo to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medicine will not work if you stop taking it.
The dose of Zyflo that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking.
As always, do not adjust your Zyflo dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
(Click Zyflo Dosage for more information about dosing for Zyflo.)
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Zyflo. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug well. When Zyflo side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Zyflo include but are not limited to:
(Click Zyflo Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of Zyflo, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)