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I have been precribed Lipitor several times in my life and couldnot take it ...I've tried to do do my best to take it..I found the pain in my joints, lower back and now im having severe pain in my abdominal area...I was placed on another round of Lipitor after having a Heart Atack in May of 2017...from that date on im having disconfort in my abdominal area, diarrhea & headache...at 3:00am last night the abdominal pain went to a 10 on the scale...I was in a lot of pain on my left side... When I woke up and got out of bed, the pain was not as bad but was now in the front Abdomen...I've decided to stop the Lipitor today...I will see my Dr. in a few days and explaine to him, and ask if he will prescribe Welchol for me... ## Has anyone had this problem with Lipitor, if so Please ...

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For 6 months I visited my doctor who did angioplasty for me. On the 6th month my doctor prescribed me DEPLATT-CV (one capsule a day). On both of my legs below the ankle swelling occurs. Is it because of this capsule administered to me? It contains Atorvastatin which was discontinued by my doctor earlier due to the same problem (now experienced in legs) in my palm and fingers. In my case, I feel that the Atorvastatin component in DEPLATT-CV is the reason behind it. Has anyone else been met with such a problem before? Please reply. ## Deplatt-CV contains Aspirin, Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel, it is used to prevent clotting, thin the blood and reduce cholesterol. And yes, the Atorvastatin could cause the edema/fluid retention that you are experiencing. One thing you can do, on your own, to...

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WHAT IS THIS PILL ## I am not 100% sure, but I believe your pill is Simvastatin. I was not able to locate any pictures, I did however find that RDY is Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (Which makes your pill). You can notify them personally if you feel concerned at (888) 375-3784. If that does not work, I would go to you nearest pharmacy and ask the pharmacist what the pill might be, they have tons of archives on pills. Please post back with any more information about your pill, so I can try to help to in finding the right pill. ## RDY 272 is an over-the -counter medication. Equivalent to aleve at 220 mg per a representative from Dr. Reddy's company. ## Circle white pill 54 662 what is this I was sweeping my kitchen and found it can anybody please tell me what this is ## It has a B/294 b...

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My husband had high cholesterol and the doctor gave him lipicard 200mg and fish oil tablets,now his cholesterol after 6 moths on the blood test is normal.My question is does he have to take lipicard for the rest of his life or he have to continue with some other therapy or diet.Please advice ## I understand that this has to be taken for life to keep the lipid level in control , I am taking storewas for the last over 14 years now after byepass. surgery ## Yes I understand but my husband never had any heart problems just they found him only high level of cholesterol he is just 32 y old ## Naida, what has his doctor advised? Not everyone requires them for life, it really depends on what has caused the high cholesterol levels and whether or not they stay down with proper diet and exercise. ...

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I was told that I had failed or had a incomplete on a urine test for a job. I'm not sure what COC test is, the only drugs I take are prescribed. Here is the list: Trilipix, vytorin, lovaza, lisinopril, baby aspirin, enbrel injection, metformin, victoza injection, synthroid, klor-con, lyrica, tramadol, lithium carbonate ER, trazodone, seroquel xr,hydroxyzine Pam, cipro, and phenazopyridine hydrochloride. Help could any of these cause me to fail? ## It would really be helpful if we knew what they meant by that, as in what you failed for, or what they mean by an incomplete. Did they provide you with any other details? There are many medications that can cause false positives, such as the Trazodone you are taking, it has been known to cause false positives for LSD and amphetamines. Did ...

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I have high triglycerides 450 and my cholesterol level is 227. I'm taking lipikind f. I want to know whether I can stop this drug when my lipids are back in a normal range? ## Only you and your doctor can decide whether or not you can stop it. When will your levels be checked, again? The NIH lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications?

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My lipid profile: 1. triglycerides = 312 2. total cholesterol = 177 3. HDL cholesterol Direct = 40 4. VLDL = 62.4 5. LDL cholesterol Direct = 74.6 6. Total cholesterol/HDL Ratio = 4.425 7. LDL/HDL cholesterol Regio = 1.865 Can Rosukaa-f help regulate my cholesterol levels? ## Yes, it may help to lower them. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has this been prescribed for you? Have you started taking it, yet? Are you on any other medications?

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Oval small pill with 10 on the back and the front is smooth. I found it and would love to know what it could be? I have grandchildren and I would hate for them to have gotten a hold of it. Help. ## Hi Catherine, Based on my research, Atorvastatin calcium (10mg) is an oval white film-coated tablet imprinted with "10" on one side and blank on the other. This medication is indicated for use in lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels. For further verification, the manufacturer is reported to be Mylan Pharmaceuticals and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 0378-3950. You can also view an image by clicking on the NDC link above or by visiting the manufacturer's product page at: mylan.com/products/product-catalog/product-profile-page?id=770d42 I hope this helps!

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I have recently been taking two new medications: atorvastatin 40 mg, and lisinopril 10 mg, along with oxycodone + acetaminophen 5/325. On my recent urine test for oxycodone it came back negative for oxycodone. Could the new meds have caused this? ## Yes this is a big issue it has just happened to myself after 13year of never having an issue Lisinopril does in fact create a false negative. It has been proven by the FDA. Trying to tell should be easy but they Mine didn't want to believe it and discharged me after a decade of never drinking smoking and just taking what he gives me. look it up I did all night, It is even in your side effect paperwork you get from the pharmacy. It causes you to drink more sweat more thus eliminating the amount in your system. Sorry this sucks, You DR sho...

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I am 41 years old. My triglycerides 225 (188), Cholestrol174 (159) LDL-114(110) and HDL-20(20R). Note with in the brackets are test dated 10-08-2010. My doctor advised me to take Fibator tablet containing atorvastatin 10 mg and fenofibrate IP 145 mg. as regular course. Kindly advise whether these tables are right advice also sugest me any side effects on that and how log can take this.. ## Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate are commonly used to help lower elevated cholesterol levels. The side effects they may cause can include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. As to how long you have to take them, you should talk to your doctor about that. They should check your levels on a regular basis, to see how well you are responding to the medications and the decision should be based...

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My Cholesterol was 251 / LDL190 / Triglycerides 116/ HDL 37 & VLDL 23. 10 days after that I reduced my weight by 3 KG and my Dr. advised me to take Lipicure 10mg. For how long do I have to continue this medicine? As of August 2016 my Cholesterol level was 179. ## You should take it as long as your doctor deems it appropriate for you to do so. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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What diseases/illness can zimvast cure? My mother had a stroke in 2008. Now we are bringing her to the doctor for a check up and the result of her x-ray says that her heart is enlarged. The ultrasound result tells us that her lungs and heart have fats... ## This medication is used to help lower cholesterol levels to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is she on any other medications?

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hi my mother is taking razel-F 10 & doctor says these drugs are to be taken lifelong like a antihypertensive and antidiabetic medication? Is this the same with you people I mean what your doctor says.... ## It really depends on the person, some people have managed to get their cholesterol under control, via diet and exercise, so they have been able to stop such a medication. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. How is she doing on it? What types of food does she eat? What other medications is she taking? Does she get plenty of exercise?

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Can Aztor 20 lower you platelet count? My platelet count was 281 last week and the only change in my medication was that I have been advised to switch from rose day 10 mg to Aztor 20. My platelet count in a span of 8 to 10 days has dropped to 128. Do Aztor tablets contain Atorvastatin? ## Yes, that is the active ingredient in them, and yes, it has been known to cause this as a side effect, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications?

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Hello There.. I am a 41 years old male and i am more of an anxiety person. No medications at all. I regularly go for my Lipid Profile in every 3 or 6 months. And i use Lipicure 10mg tablet (Prescribed by my Doctor) whenever needed. 4 days back, I got a my Lipid Profile as Total Cholesterol 259 and Triglycerides 98. My doctor has asked me to start Lipicure 10mg again for a month. But i want to try for 15 days only. Is there anything to worry? Please help..

I'm age 29. After my lipid test I got to know that I have low hdl cholesterol, that is 26. Knowing that I got tensed n suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks. My bp was 150/90, I was not able to sleep at all. Went to the Dr and he prescribed me ciplar 10 once in the morning and amixide h at bedtime. Now I'm a little bit better. Can I stop taking these medications or continue for how long? ## You should take them as long as your doctor instructs you to continue doing so. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How is your blood pressure, now?

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I developed dizziness and vertigo after taking Fenofibrate for one month and am still suffering from several bouts of vertigo after coming off of it at the beginning of february. I am wondering if anyone else has had this? ## That can be a normal side effect of this medication, according to NIH reports. It can also cause nausea, headache, and joint/muscle aches. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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My Atorvastatin from the same pharmacy (Walmart) had GRE on the label one time and LEG on the same medicine the next time. What does GRE and LEG mean? Are they different? ## No, it is the same medication, those are just abbreviations for the manufacturers, since this is a generic. For example, the GRE usually stands for Greenstone, which is the name of a pharmaceutical manufacturer. The FDA lists the typical side effects for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is it possible to reduce/control triglyceride levels naturally? I'm stopping fenofibrate, strictly following a diet and doing vigorous daily exercise to reduce 10 percent of my weight. ## Yes, it is possible and many people have done it. More recent studies in the U.S. have shown that these medications do not actually improve longevity and that elevated cholesterol levels do not cause a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. I am sure more studies are needed, but I am relaying what the current NIH reports detail. How high were your triglycerides? And what types of foods do you usually eat? How much exercise do you usually get each day? Are you on any other medications?

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Is Lipitol a statin? What is the main ingredient? ## Yes, it is a statin that contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has your doctor told you to take it? It has recently been found in studies that high cholesterol does not cause heart disease and strokes, as first thought, though more studied do need to be done to confirm these findings.

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