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My husband was taking generic 40mg Simvastatin made by Accord Healthca. They are oval brick red with S 6 on side 1. Can we cut them in half to get 20mg dose. His Dr wrote a new prescription for 20mg and I hate to waste a half full bottle of the 40mg . ## This can safely be done with any medication that isn't time released, as long as there aren't specific instructions on the label that tell you not to do so. Prescribing a new dosage is just a definite way to make sure the person is getting the correct dose, because when you cut a pill in half, there can be some irregularities, but they are usually miniscule. You may want to try cutting one or two and see how it works. Some pills tend to very crumbly, so cutting results in their falling apart and can make it harder to get the cor...

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i am 41 yrs i hv gastric problem last 3 yrs. but last 6 months heavy acid forming it goes to chest,heart,head and because of that my cholesterol level is high after many med. recently Dr. suggest liveril forte,b-zyme,rcifax 200mg,cyra-it,libotryp, ## I'm 26yrs old male. I'm suffering from loose stools(per day 5-6 times)daily and gastric problem for 5 years.I have seen Doctor she advice to take Libotry p but I'm sleepy I can't do my Office work.How I will Overcome this problem shall I stop the medication.

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I heard about a man who said that he thinks Lipitor made his wife get memory loss. Is this true as I think I have the same thing ## Me too, my memory loss just keeps getting worse ## That is not a normal side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA, but there is no way to be sure how any given medication will actually affect anyone that takes it, since we are all different. Its typical ones are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has there been any change? Have you each consulted the prescribing doctors to see if there is another option you can try?

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My mother who is 66 years old has diabetes, hypertension, and a cholesterol problem. Her ultrasound scanning shows grade 2 renal parenchyma changes. My mother takes human mixtard insulin, metolar 25mg, cilacar 20mg, angispan tr 2.5, gabaneuron 100, pantop 40 and atorvastatin 20mg. Are there any side effects associated with these medications?

Will this medication cause severe pain in your legs and ankles ## Atorvastatin, like it's fellow statin medications, can cause aches, pains and all kinds of odd side effects in some people that take it and it results in many people having to stop it and try something else. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. So yes, you will want look into what your other options are. Are you still on it? ## I stopped 10ml atorvastatin a few dsys ago as my joints are in pain. back .leg spasms feel like im being stabbed with a knife .im off work on sick for 2weeks minumum.doctor gave me antidepressants!!!!! Im not taking them ## I stopped 10ml atorvastatin a few days ago as my joints are in pain. back .leg spasms feel like im being stabbed with a knife .im off work on sick for 2weeks minumum.doctor...

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Why is it that taking pepto bismo causes me to have frequent urination just about every hour at night time? I also take Lipitor, Avapro, Metformin, Januvia and Actos. ## Lipitor interacts with antacids. My father has the same problem, plus nausea and stomach problems. Going to doctor to try and get him off it. Liptor from what I've been studying is not a very good, or useful, drug for most people. From what I've read, it only helps 1-3% of people. Very bad side effects too!!!! ## I started taking metformin 500 about 1 mth ago and I'm stating to pee a lot more often and it burns most of the time .. I'm also taking simvastatin20 andlevothyroxine88 but ive been taking the 2 for 2 yrs and never bothered me.. it hurts bad sometimes when I urinate ... should I stop cut them in...

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I have had an issue with eating and within 1/2 hour having diarrea. So I pretty much stopped eating unless I was going to be home. I had a sonogram, all was good.One doctor gave me questran powder which I had to dissolve in water, it was disgusting. It also made my right side hurt from the side to the back. So I stopped that and went to the gastro doctor. After my colonoscopy and scope the gastro doctor gave me cholestryam, which I could mix in the drink of my choice, so I have been making smoothies and malts to mask the taste. However my side is hurting again. Just a dull ache, more of a nusience than anything else. But it is working. I have not had diarrea in almost a week! And I can eat!!!! But again I have this side pain. Is it normal? Will it eventually go away? What is causing it?...

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I have been taking fenofibrate 160mg for almost a year now and I have severe abdominal pain so bad I had to be submitted into the ER and they couldn`t find anything wrong with me. So now I am going to stop taking and don`t care what my doctor says, if the pain goes away I will notify the FDA about this. I did a process of elimination on all my meds and this is the last one on my list. I will keep you all informed. ## Hello, Doug! How are you? Abdominal/stomach pain is a reported possible side effect of Fenofibrate, it is listed in the drug information. Have you tried any of the statin drugs? ## Did you go off of the fenofibrate and did your abdominal pain stop. I was switched to It 4 months ago and have just figured out that it has been the problem with me, causing severe bloating, gas,...

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I have been taking BP medicine forever. Recently diagnosed with high cholesterol. Currently taking Lipitor 10 mg at night. I feel really dizzy and have heart palpitations throughout the following day. I have been taking this medication for about 3 weeks now and am afraid to continue. What should I do? ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, as well as most BP medications, according to FDA reports. Have you checked your BP readings, when your are experiencing these symptoms? What BP medication are you taking? Are you on any other medications?

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I take 5mg Crestor and 81 mg baby aspirin together at NIGHT before bed and take 1400 mg fish oil in the morning. My doctor prescribed metoprolol for high blood pressure (to cut in half the 25 mg to see how my blood pressure will be). Can I take it with the Crestor and baby aspirin in the evening before bed? ## Yes, you can take them all, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I just started taking it about a week ago and I feel tired in the morning when I wake up from it. Is that normal? ## Hello, Daniel! How are you? Yes, that can be a normal side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Side effects are usually transient though, and should improve with time, once your body gets used to the medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Daniel, this med has me wheezing coughing n going nuts trying to get my breath after 13 days I cold turkey' d. This medicine. I have!not gone to any other meds in this class Get your strength back and stary walking again to walk off all those troublemakers. Good Luck U r Lucky

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I was prescribed this medicine on May 25 started taking it and noticed severe muscle pain in legs and hips and very tired I asked a pharmacist and he said stop taking it so I weened my self off by June 13 and the muscle pain and fatigue is still with me. Doctor said to take aleve 2 times a day tried for a few days but doesn't work ! Did this medicine give me permanent muscle damage or how long can this pain and fatigue last its now July 27 ## Hello, Lynn! How are you? No, side effects would not normally linger more than a week, or two, after stopping the medication, according to the NIH. Are you on any other mediations? What diagnosed medical conditions do you have? There are many medications and health conditions that can cause such issues. Have you informed your doctor that the Al...

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I've been experiencing muscle pain while taking Atorvastatin / Lisinopril, and have to take Co-Codamol just to be able to move and do simple jobs. I don't want to take statins at all, but I do take coQ10 60mg. Please advise. ## It is most likely due to the Atorvastatin, it is well known to cause joint/muscle aches in some people that take it, according to NIH reports. How long have you been taking it? It may also cause nausea, dizziness, and headache. Have you informed your medical provider of this issue? You may need to try a different medication. ## My advice is to cease taking this drug after you inform your doctor. Statins attack our muscles, and that includes our heart, which is our No. 1 muscle. That is a major reason why cardiac failure rates have zoomed since the introdu...

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Do i need to get doctors recommendation before i take Livolin Forte for health maintain. Do Livolin harm to health people for long term consume ## It you have any health conditions, or take any medications, then yes, you should check your doctor. Even though Livolin Forte is just a nutritional supplement, it can sometimes cause some adverse effects with some health conditions, or medications. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i want to know where to buy here in manila atorvastatin, livolin,co-approvel,energin and janumet coz in mercury drus too expensive ## i want to know where to buy here in manila atorvastatin, livolin,co-approvel,energin and janumet coz in mercury drugs store is too expensive ## HERE TO BUY A CHEAPER MEDICINE LIKE ENERGIN,LIVOLIN,ATORVASTATIN,CO-APPROVEL AND...

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My medication has been changed from Zimvastatin to Atorvastatin since which time I have experienced severe pain in joints throughout my body and especially in the joints in my spine. Also extreme weakness and feeling unwell. ## Common side effects while taking Atorvastatin are: Constipation, headache, upset stomach, gas, and possible weakness. More serious side effects are severe reactions that can effect your joints, or bones. Chest pain, change in urine and stool color, flu like symtoms must seek medical attention right away. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I switched from Lipitor to Aspavar and am experiancing erectile dysunction. Is this a possible side effect? I take no other medication an...

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My mother is taking Atorvastatin but she keeps going to the bathroom a lot. So, we were wondering if this is a water pill? ## No, this is a statin medication that is used to help lower cholesterol. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle ache. However, frequent urination is a possible side effect of most medications, one can never know how any given medication will affect anyone that takes it. How often is she going? Is she on any other medications? ## Actually there are many reports that it will make your urine patterns irregular.

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Need list of medication for high cholesterol ## Are there non statin Meds for high cholesterol ? ## Yes, there are a couple of non-statin options, including Fenofibrate and Gemfibrozil. Unfortunately, they typically cause the same side effects, as reported by the FDA, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. However, it is worth trying one, if you aren't tolerant of statins. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My triglyceride level is 308 HDL is 38 HDL is 73.40 VLDL is 61.61 Which medicine should I take for treatment, which causes little to no side effects?

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I am a 39 year old male. As per my lab test results, they are showing a sugar level (fasting) of 203, total cholesterol of 303, triglycerides at 326, HDL 40, LDL 197.8, VLDL 65.2 and also showing my SGPT Level is 135. I do not have a habit of drinking or smoking, so how did these levels happen and please advise me on how to control and reduce these numbers? ## These issues can occur due to a genetic predisposition, unhealthy eating habits, or a combination of both, according to NIH reports, there is no way to say for sure. Is there any history of such issues in your family lineage? Have you tried altering your diet to be lower in fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, and sugar? Do you get a lot of exercise? Are you on any medications?

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What is the composition of roseday-F and its major indication? ## The only information I have been able to locate on Roseday-F is that it contains a Statin class medication, which is used to help lower cholesterol. However, I cannot find any details that list the specific one that it contains. These medications can cause side effects, which may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. You can learn more about them here: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is rosaday 10 F is used to lower the triglycerides level. ## it includes any Statin type medicine, which is used to help lower cholesterol & Hyperlipidaemias. ## I am using roseday 5mg 2 days once.since one year.my cholesterol level is normal.now I have to discontinue or no.is there any side effects. ## M...

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What is a tiny pink or peach pill with G on one side and C on the other? I found it on the floor. ## It's ac20 mg Crestor copy. I get them from my doctor so I am sure. It's for high cholesterol ## Shell is correct, to be more specific, it's a 5mg tablet and the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything I can help with?

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