Atorvastatin Forums (Page 8)

I have a swollen neck and tongue is it because of the atolip80 I am using. Also with the atolip I am using ecotrim 81mg. My cholesterol is 12.8 ## Hi Martie, Do you mean Atorlip (Atorvastatin Calcium)? Based on my research, the symptoms you are describing could mean that you are having an allergic reaction to the medication. I would seek medical attention right away to play it safe. Other potential side effects of Atorlip include but are not limited to: Diarrhoea or constipation Flatulence Nausea Muscular pain Memory problem You can learn more about this drug on the page for Atorvastatin Details I hope this helps!

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56 YO Male, taking this after a stint. I also take Atenolol, 100mg daily, Losartan 100mg 2x daily and Clopidogrel 75mg daily. Since the stint and the new meds, I am constantly dizzy. I do not believe the stint has anything to do with it, since it saved my life. I have read blogs where people feel uncomfortable with this "metal thing" in their body. I have no such feelings, I am eternally grateful for the "metal thing" and the miracle surgeons that put it there and saved my life. But back to my dizziness. Any suggestions?? ## It's difficult to say, because all of the medications you're taking have the potential to cause dizziness and it's possible that it's compounded due to that fact. The blood pressure/cardiac medications, Atenolol and Losartan also have...

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small thin white round pill blank on one side, scored on other with 40 under the score ## Based on the description provided, I've identified your white round pill as Atorvastatin calcium 40 mg, which is used for lowering high cholesterol. Manufacturer: Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc. NOTE: this identification is only based on a description and not a photo of the pill itself; so I can't verify if there is a score line or not on the tablet. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Atorvastatin Details I hope this helps!

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I am using atolip80 for 3months now due to high cholesterollevel of 12.8. Now my neck is swollen and my tongue. Little feve and chest pain. Can the atolip be the problem. They give me atolip80 and ecotrin81mg to drink together. Thankyou ## From what I could gather, atorlip (atorvastatin) lists the following side effects that may help explain what you've been experiencing: -swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs -difficulty breathing or swallowing -fever -chest pain -flu-like symptoms Because these are all listed as "severe" side effects, it is highly recommended that you contact your doctor immediately for further advice on what appropriate action should be taken. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Atorvastatin De...

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was switched to Atorvastatin 80mg tab MFG:Sandoz. when you open bottle, pills smell like they were soaked in alcohol. ## Hi flor, From what I could gather, there are actually many reports filed about the strong smell and taste of this medication. Enough to warrant a recall back in 2010: "From August 2010 through December 2010, Pfizer recalled specific bottles of LIPITOR (atorvastatin calcium) tablets (40 mg only) due to a small number of reports of an uncharacteristic odor related to the bottles in which LIPITOR is packaged. A medical assessment has determined that the odor is not likely to cause adverse health consequences in patients taking LIPITOR. There is no need to take any action if you take LIPITOR; please continue to take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. Howeve...

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I take lipitor at night after I eat. Is this ok or should I take it with my meal. because I also take amlopodine at that time. ## If that's what works for you, then there is really no reason to change it. This medication can actually cause some problematic side effects in some people and taking it after eating helps to minimize the risk of them occurring. Learn more Lipitor details here. Did your doctor suggest you do it differently?

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what are the side effects of taking astorvastatin 10 mg? i am also taking ursodoil 300mg tablets ## Atorvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Ursodiol is a bile acid that is used to help dissolve gall stones. Common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, sore throat and hair loss. Read more: Are there any comments or questions? ## I USED TO TAKE ATORVA FOR 3YEARS AFTER MY BYEPASS.I EXPERIANCED WEEKNESS,DROWSINESS AND LOSS OF MY MEMORY.I AM 74.after stopping atorva I am feeling much better.My mental faculty is improving. Do I need a replacement for atorrva?

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what is this used for. my mother is having high BP 150/80. No complications in ECHO/ECG. ## WHAT USES OFSTORVAS 10 ## this is good way to get lot of knolege ## Storvas contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach pain and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Found this oval medium sized white pill with no scoring, just 20 on one side and either GD or CD or 6D on the other side. Anyone know what this is? I'm in Canada. ## Looks like I may have come across an exact match to your pill on a Canadian webpage: "Each white, elliptical, film-coated tablet, embossed with "20" on one side and "GD" on the other, contains Atorvastatin 20 mg." Nonmedicinal ingredients: calcium carbonate, candelilla wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, polysorbate 80, and simethicone emulsion. Ref: chealth.canoe.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=5374 I hope this helps!

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According to today's NY Times, Lipitor generic by manufacturer Ranbaxy was recalled in November because of possible glass particles. Recall applied only to pharmacies, and consumers who already had the contaminated pills were advised to continue taking them unless a doctor advised against it. Who was supposed to advise the consumer/patient? How was your doctor to know of the contaminated pills? I am on my last 90 day supply of Atorvastatin manufacturer Ranbaxy. I recently received my new supply of Atorvastatin from a different manufacturer Sandoz. Why? Is it conected to the recall and/or the contamination? My home delivery pharmacy is Express Scripts and my drug plan is through medicare via my union, UFT, plan. ## Hi Thomas, Many of these pharmaceutical companies have a strange way ...

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I want to know the side effect of storvas 10 ## Storvas contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Storvas details here. Are you new to taking it?

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I am 33 years of old, and have been taking Astin 10 mg tablets for the past 2 years for reducing my cholesterol level and it is very much effective also. I would like to know if there's any after effects of continuously using this medicine for longer periods of time? ## Astin contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, you're actually very fortunate that you've been able to take it for so long and not experience any major side effects from it. Learn more Astin details here. However, any side effects would have shown up by now, if you were going to experience them. How well has it worked for you?

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I would like to know the side effects of Tonact 10 on person who is 81. ## Tonact 10 contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, this is used to help lower cholesterol. The side effects don't change, because a person is elderly, but they can be more pronounced. These may include: nausea, headache, weakness and dizziness. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## tonact tablet was advice by doctor for my husband cholesterol.so i would like to know what are the side effect of this medicine? ## i would like to know the side effects of tonact10...i have been prescribed bu a doctor but i am quite sensitive to allopathic medicines so is there any sideeffct of this medicine?? ## MY DOCTOR HAS ADVICED ME TO START ROSUMAC - 10 AS MY LDL IS 160 AND HDL IS 42. I AM ALREADY T...

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brand name and marketing company for for Atorvastatin calcium10mg+ Telmisartan40 mg tablet in India ## It appears there are several companies that make it in India, some brand names include: Arbitel-AV, Telday-AV and Telsartan-AVR. This is a combination medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of heart failure as well as to lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint pain. You can read more on the medications here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am having fasting blood sugar level 118 and random level 144. Is there requirement of any medication or is it sufficient to have dietary control of sugar. My cholesterol level is 170.

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I need to identify a white oblong pill with A17 on one side and MX on the other side. The pill is not scored. ## Hi Donna, Based on the description provided, I've identified your white oval pill to be Atorvastatin calcium (20mg); which is used to treat high cholesterol. Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Learn More: Atorvastatin Details I hope this info helps! ## My Atorvastatin (Lipitor) was filled at a Kroger pharmacy and bottle list Imprint as White RX 828 but all of the actual pills inside the bottle are small White oval and have A17 on one side and the other depends on viewing angle so its MX or XM or even XW ? Pharmacy is closed so do you think this pill is a generic Lipitor and why is the listed Imprint different than actual pills in the bottle? Any ideas will be helpfu...

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Just heard about contamination in Atorvastatin--where is ATV40 made? ## Hi margaret, The pill described above is manufactured by Apotex Corporation. If you're looking for a way to contact them directly, I went ahead and posted a link to the manufacturer's webpage here: apotex.com/us/en/contact/default.asp I hope this info helps to answer your question! ## Thanks so much, David! As you may have guessed I was apprehensive after the scare about Ranboxy. Margaret

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For what reason am I presribed Aspavor 40mg ## Atorvastatin- the active ingredient in Aspavor 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. ## Thanx to Aspavor,my cholesterol is back to Normal,i have High blood pressure and i feel much better now.

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The Doc prescribed me this drug for my Hyper tension (80/140).What is the function of this drug?To which class of drugs does this belong to? ## Xtor contains Atorvastatin, it is not used to treat hypertension, but rather to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. It belongs to the Statin class of medications. Read more: I do believe you mixed up what your medications are for, since you had posted a blood pressure medication asking if it was for cholesterol, as well. Is there anything else I can help with? ## General

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I have taken tonact10 almost a year after dinner . Now my doctor prescribed me TVS 10 atorvastatin tablets and asked not to take Tonact 10 anymore. I would like to know is TVS 10 substituted of Tonact 10.Please help ## I am 30, mother of 7 yrs baby. taking sazo, wysolone more then 2 yrs. May I continue during pregnancy ? if discontinued attack by pain. I am patient of HLA B 52 .What is the side effect if continued more then 2 yrs ? pl. convey. Thanks!

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it is to reduce chlororstrol and triglysterides ## I am advised to take atocor 10 for breathlessness while walking. Its use has benefitted me to a great degree. Unfortunately my doctor has left the hospital and I do not know how long to take it. What side effects it can cause ? How long can I take it safely ? ## I did my lipid profile and my Triglycerides is 197mg/dl Total Cholesterol is 281 mg/dl LDL Cholesterol is 169 mg/dl. For all this my doctor has prescribed `Atorvastatin Calcium tablets (Storvas 10) and Ecosprin-75. One tablet of each to be taken for 3 months.. I want to know whether there are any side effects and whether i would have to take these tablets now for life long or can i stop them after 3 months, once my cholestoral levels and triglycerides come down.. i am 61 yrs old...

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