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My Mom is a cancer patient recently had breast surgery and her right breast is removed completely. She is diabeti, with liver enlargement and doctor adviced for stunt. Doctor prescribed clopitab, dilizem, ecosprin, lipicure, isosorbide, what are these for do they cause any side effects. ## First off, I would like to state that ALL medications cause the risk of side effects, even if a doctor or pharmacist says they don't. They ALL do. I'll list the medications for you and any possible side effects. Lipicure contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it used to help lower cholesterol. Its side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle pain and chest pain. Read more: Ecosprin contains the active ingredient Aspirin, it is commonly used as a pain reliever and blood thin...

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If a person is having LDL level of 112, does he need to take aztor to reduce the chlostrol ## For healthy individuals the desirable LDL level is less than 100, for those considered at high risk of cardiac problems, the ideal level is considered 70 or less, so yes, the doctor will normally want anyone with a level over 100 to use a medication and dietary options to lower it. Astor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, these medications are very commonly 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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white oval pill one side APO other side ATv20 ## This is a Canadian tablet, which contains 20mgs of Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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Whit oval pill ATV 40 on one side APO on the other. What is it??? ## Are you certain the marking includes a 40? If so, then this tablet contains 40mgs of Atorvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: However, if the marking is actually 400, then it contains 400mgs of Atazanavir, which is an antiretroviral.

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I am 45 years old . i efficted cholostrol now i am getting itching problem . ## Atorvastatin can cause rash, that may become itchy, as a side effect. Have you spoken to your doctor about this, yet? If the rash is severe or problematic, you may require a lower dosage or you may have to try a different medication. Other side effects you may experience can include: nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more:

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I am on the above tablet since 6 months i just want to know the side effects of the tab, please help ## Per the manufacturer's site Statix contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin. Possible Side Effects: " Headache is the most common side effect, occurring in more than 10% of patients. Side effects that occur in 1-10% of patients taking atorvastatin include: - Weakness - Insomnia and dizziness. - Chest pain and peripheral edema. - Rash - Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea. - Urinary tract infection - Arthralgia, myalgia, back pain, arthritis - Sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, rhinitis - Infection, flu-like syndrome, allergic reaction. Elevation of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) has been described in a few case...

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i am 39 years old woman. i am advised to take this medicine for three months, as i have cholestrol. i need the details of the above medicine and advise and side effects. ## I cannot find any information on this medication, however, from the name and use, I am assuming it is a Statin drug, they are commonly used to help lower cholesterol. They can cause side effects such as: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. The most commonly used is Atorvastatin: Do you have any questions? ## this tablet which purpose used people pl tell me.. i haven fat problem..

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Aspavor atorvastatien ## Atorvastatin is the active ingredient in Aspavor, which is used for lowering blood cholesterol. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## What alternative is there for Aspavor? Are there any herbal or other natural products that could perform the same function in contolling cholestrol? ## Hey Rob, I'm glad you asked; I am all for the natural alternatives of prescriptions. Have you ever looked into Essential oils? Research I have gathered shows that 100% therapeutic grade Lemongass and/or Cinnamon essential oil taken in a capsule daily, can lower serum cholesterol significantly. Aside from Essential oils, supplementing with fish oil on ...

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iam having skin rash & boils taking atrova80 in night ## i am feeling eching inall parts of body where ever it is rubed orpresed i am also taking ecosprin 150 &CLAVIX 75 please tell methe reason ## i want to know where to use the medicine OTORVA E-10mg. somebody told me that it is a substitute of VIAGRA...basically for erection

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how efective is tonact tg tabs for trilycerides ## Tonact TG contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and it is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. It has effectively helped many people lower their cholesterol levels, but the only way to know if it will work for you is by trying it. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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i am 58 years old, as doctor advised the aztor 20mg after dinner, i am presently suffring from anxiety, bp is it suited ## Aztor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, this is used to help lower cholesterol levels in your body, not to treat anxiety. Common side effects may include; nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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colestor ## Colestor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, abdominal pain and joint/muscle pain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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Atorvastatin & Telmisartan combination tablet avilable in market or not. IF avilable means what is the brand name of this combination? ## ghadfgah ## THIS COMBINATION IS AVAILABLE IN INDIA. BRAND NAME IS LIPISAR ## Yeah its available, the brand name is TELTOR-AV ( Telmisartan 40mg + Atorvastatin 10mg)

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hi my dad taken aztor asp 75 for past 2 month for highy b.p as a doctor priscription but no effect on b.p with this drug now what we can doo????? ## Aztor ASP contains Atorvastatin and Aspirin. Statin medications such as this are not known to be really effective at lowering blood pressure, they are actually used to help lower cholesterol. Has he spoken to his doctor to see what his other treatment options are? What country are you in?

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medicine prescribed for cervical pain, neck pain spondolytis ## i have been prescribed nervmax for pinching nerve between 5th and 6th vertebrate to soothe the severe pain that comes into left shoulder and thumb. wanted to know the side effect of taking this medicine. I am also on Atorvastatin 20mg tabs for cholesterol control. I had a 6 artery by pass in 2002.

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why is it prescribed ## I cannot find any information on this medication, however, from the name and use, I am assuming it is a Statin drug, they are commonly used to help lower cholesterol. They can cause side effects such as: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. The most commonly used is Atorvastatin: Do you have any questions?

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I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED SINCE IWAS DETECTED3.5YR AGO AN EASCHIMIC HEART PROBLEM OF 30% BLOCK IN ARTERY.HOW LONG SHOULD I CONTINUE? I AM ALSO TAKING CLOPITAB-75 & prolomet-xl:25 in the morning. ## Tonact contains atorvastatin, used to help lower cholesterol. That said, only your doctor can advise you on how long you need to take it. this site is not medical professionals and have no way of knowing the current state of the blockage and your overall health. Have you spoken to them about it?

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are both the medications the same I am used to taking AtorSave-f but now AtorSave10. Not sure if the ingredients are the same ## They both contain 10mgs of Atorvastatin, from the information I can find. Commonly sold in the US under the brand name Lipitor, this is used to help lower cholesterol. Some common side effects may include: nausea, headache, insomnia and abdominal pain. You can read more about it here: Was there anything else I could help you with?

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Ranozex 500mg What for the medicine is used ## I have been advised to take 1 tab of Ranozex 500 mg and Calaptin 80 1 TDS. But, has been advised to stop use of Atorvastatin, which i was using for about 2 years. ## This medication contains the active ingredient Ranolazine, sold in the US under the brand name Ranexa. This is an anti-anginal medication. It has profound benefits for some users, since it does not increase heart rate or blood pressure. You can read more about this medication here: As to the switch, there is no possible way we can know your doctor's reasoning for that. I suggest following their advice and asking them any questions you may have about why they switched your medication regimen. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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I have a pill i found on the floor of my kids room. It is white oval r football shaped. One side has PD 157 and the other side has 40 ## Found a match it's Atorvastatin 40 mg, which is used for lowering blood cholesterol. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Three nights ago I found a tubular holder in my daughter's hollowed out book that had a handful of tablets that had PD 156 on one side and 20 on the other side. What are these? Help me. No one else can seem to identify these tablets. Please don't abuse this guy's e-mail address. He was kind enough to let me use his computer. I simply cannot afford one in my current financial status. He said he would leave any replies to my messag...

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