Atorvastatin Forums (Page 10)

4~ 3/8" orange pills were packed in a bottle of Atorvastatin pills which were small white ovals. One side had no markings and the other had 2084 over a V & they are scored for easily cutting. Just wonder how dangerous these may have been if my husband just happened to shake one out of the bottle. This was the first for this prescription so he could have easily just shook an orange instead of white pill out and not have known any different. Target pharmacy said to just bring them back, they figured they were caught in a cap that was all they said. ## The tablets with that marking contain 300mgs of Allopurinol, which is most commonly used to treat gout and they are nothing particularly dangerous, unless someone is allergic to the medication. However, you should definitely take the...

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composed of atorvastatin and nicotinic acid ## plz send details thanks ## Tonact appears to be a brand name of Atorvastatin found outside the United States. If you would like to read more information about this drug, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do… ## using tonact forte, cardace-5, metolar xr-50 and osprine-150 since 2005. Feeling memory loss, hand @ feet numb and cold, sexual dysfunction,hair loss. pl.suggest other alternative medicines.

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its a entric coated capsule, with composition asprin IP 10mg astrovastatin calcium 75mg ## I am a resident of hyderabad of andhra pradesh and this drug was prescribed for my mother aged 58 years and she had a problem of nerves in the back side of the neck to the left hand and she was tested with INMG report and she was given only two medicines saying that all her reports were normal she was prescribed maxgalin 75 and aztor ASP 75. please let me know if you can find anything about the second drug. thank you. ## My results say i have cholesterol above 288 mg. I was prescribed Aztor Asp 75+10mg. I seem to get some strange type of headaches. should i continue with the medicine or go in for change ## Dear Doctor I am using Maxgalin 150mg 1 tablets every day it is sleeping tabltes doctor ,the...

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to reduce cholesterol level which are the best medicin with less side effect instead of above tablet 5 mg ## There is really no way to say which one would be better for any single person, because everyone can react to a medication differently. The Statin drug class all carry the risks of the same side effects and the only thing you can really do is try them and see how they affect you. Have you discussed this with your doctor? ## i need to redoce triglyciride without medication. im 40 and my TG is 250mg/dl.

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I am on this tab for the last one year for controlling the cholesterol level as advised. I want to know any drastic side effects of this tab for prolonged use, especially for liver function... LDL is under control( 85.0 mg/dL two months back, when checked).. Pl. help ## Statix-EZ contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Every medication carries certain risks, with long-term use. There are some associated with this that generally occur after 1 to 2 years of use and may include: severe night time leg cramps that interfere with sleep, loss of bone density, decrease alcohol tolerance and lowered liver function. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Been diagonised as "small ischemic foci in b/l fronto-p...

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I am a 49 old woman and for the last 15 years I have been taking Eltroxin for my hypothyroidism. My lipid profile report shows higher triglycerides, high total cholesterol, and high ldl. Thus the doctor has advised me to take Fibator to lower my Triglycerides. After using it I am experiencing heavy hair loss. Please advise me. ## Have you consulted your doctor, again? Fibator contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate and the Atorvastatin is known to cause some problematic side effects, in some people and yes, hair loss can be one of them. Learn more:

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Reducing Triglyceroids in Blood ## Sorry, this is a drug not available in the US, other countries do not regulate their prescription or OTC medications that way the FDA does, so information is not readily available. I would recommend speaking to your doctor or pharmacist to obtain more information. ## Tonact appears to be a brand name of Atorvastatin found outside the United States. If you would like to read more information about this drug, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do… ## Regarding side effect of Windia ( Roseglitazone). Please provide feedback? ## I have been prescribed to take Tonact to lower my choleterol and triglyceride. It was found 206 and 196 respectively. Is there any side effect of taking this drug. How l...

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what kind of pill is this White Oval with AT 20 on one side rbx on other ## This tablet is manufactured by Ranbaxy Canada, it contains 20mgs of Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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I had some mini strocks and high blood pressure, but I never had high blood pressure, I had low always. I'm taking this atrolip for 6 months. Idont't have diabetes or cholesterol, I don't want to take anymore. It's ok if I 'm in good diet? My blood pressuer is fine now I'm taking Norsvasc ## My question is if I have to take Atrolip, because I had a plaque of cholesterol in my carotid artery. I don't have cholesterol for 20 years, but is something inside of the carotid, I don't want to take Atrolip anymore. Thanks ## Atrolip is reported to contain the active ingredient Atorvastatin (a.k.a. Lipitor), and is used for lowering blood cholesterol. If you were prescribed this medication by your doctor, it is highly recommended that you don't stop taking it a...

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I have taken tg torF for about 40 days and my lipid profile shows colestrol 136, trygleseride 139 HDL 42, LDL 66. Please tell me should I take now tg tor only to control my lipid profile. ## What has your doctor advised? TG-Tor-F contains Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate, it is used to help lower cholesterol levels. You should discuss it with your doctor, because your HDL is still a little low, which puts you at risk for heart disease, so they may want you to continue the medication.

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tablet ## i have pricribed tab tonact so please send details ## Tonact appears to be a brand name of Atorvastatin found outside the United States. If you would like to read more information about this drug, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do… ## doctor told me to take tonact tablet because my triglycerides level is 350mg/dl,VLDL is 63mg.but which form of tonact is more effective to my condition?i.e., TG/PLUS/EZ/FORTE/10

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I have under gone CABG in sep 2010, I don't have any other problem like Sugar,BP etc.I am taking Met-50 & Eco-AV-75 once daily from one month I feel eaching and uncomfartable after taking Metzok - 50 ## Have you consulted your doctor? The Eco-AV contains Apsirin and Atorvastatin, this combines a NSAID blood thinner with a medication to help lower cholesterol. The Metzok contains the active ingredient Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and help with cardiac function. That said, either one of these could be causing the problems you are experiencing. They could be side effects from one, or both of them. This is why you need to consult your doctor, so you can get to the root of the problem.

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Bought some medicines during my recent trip to Chennai. I have lost the papers relevant to the drugs concerned. I need your help to furnish what the drugs are used for:- Aztor 10, Zerodol CR, Gramogy, Zerodol SP, Tus Q and Tanact 20. Thank You ## Aztor and Tonact both contain the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Zerodol-CR contains a time released formulation of Aceclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat pain, fever and swelling. The Zerodol-SP combines that ingredient with Serratiopeptidase and Paracetamol, it is also used to treat pain. Its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Learn more: Gramogyl cont...

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Dear Sir/Madam, After putting stunt in my heart, I have been given 3 tabs daily. One of them is TONACT20. May I know, What is the right time of taking Tonact 20 daily? Thanks & regards. ## Tonact contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. As to when you should take it, this site is not medical professionals, you should follow any instructions you received from your doctor or pharmacist. Have you consulted them on this? ## I am also given this tablet after 2 stents. I also feel headache,dizziness,choking and pain in muscles and joints.

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I am not a heart patient my doc says prevention is better than cure so fr safer side I am suggested to take one tab daily Tonact 10 mg at bedtime.. Please let me know should I start taking this med? ## Tonact contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is usually used to help lower cholesterol. Have you had any test that show you have high cholesterol? These medications can cause some problematic side effects, like nausea, dizziness, headache and joint muscle aches. While your doctor is right, in a way, it isn't advisable to use drug for something, when they aren't needed. You can start now by using your diet and exercise to help lower and control your cholesterol levels, if they aren't high.

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why are the above medicines used? ## These are not available in the U.S. so I have no information on them, I am also adverse to doing anyone elses homework for them. I suggest asking a pharmacist or consulting a drug reference volume to find the information you seek. ## Tonact appears to be a brand name of Atorvastatin found outside the United States. If you would like to read more information about this drug, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do… ## MY WIFE WAS PRESCRIBED METPURE XL 50, OLMY H, METHOTREATE .5 AND LORSAID 8 FOR HER BP AND ARTHRITIS. AFTER 15 MONTHS, SHE WAS DIAGNOSED FOR GALL-BLADDER STONE AS WELL AS ISCHEMIA. WE ARE NOW PREPARING FOR HER ANGIOGRAPHY WHILE GALL-BLADDER STONE PROBLEM HAS TAKEN THE BACK-SEAT. ...

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i want to know chemical structure and IR structure ,uses ,side effect and how to use the medicine ## Chemical and IR structure and uses ,side effect ## Aztor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects can include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Details on the chemical structure can be found here: Are there any other questions?

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Sir, i am using the atorva20 m past from 6 months, the price is very high, then i have gone for zivast20 price is low but i am getting the boby pains, head ach. why and can i continue the zivast20 or please precribe the medicine. pls help in this matter and mail me to my mail id ## Zivast contains the same active ingredient as what was in the Atorva, which is Atorvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. As to the problems you are experiencing, those are normal side effects associated with this medication, you may also start to experience some joint pain. Have you discussed these problems with your doctor? Normally side effects should peak out and then start to taper off in severity, however, if they don't or get more problematic, you may need to change to a different medicati...

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Does regular use of Tonact Ez cause giddiness and itchiness as potential side effects? ## Tonact EZ contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Ezitimibe, it is used to help lower cholesterol. It depends what you are referring to as giddiness, because it can cause some dizziness as a side effect, it can also cause a rash that might make you itchy. These side effects should wear off after a few weeks, once your body has adjusted to the medication. If they don't or if they become really troublesome, then you should consult your doctor.

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WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF USING LIPIKIND-F? ## This contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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