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Has anyone had light sensitivity and blurred vision while taking lipitor? I have been on it for three months. ## Yes, visual disturbances and blurred vision can be side effects of this medication, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications? ## Yes, I'm also taking Plavix...But I'm afraid not to take it in fear of another stroke. I stopped the lipitor for three days and my vision is slightly better.

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I take Lortab for chronic pain, Gemfibrozil for high cholesterol, and Bupropion for anxiety. I have gained 40 lbs. Is it safe to take Lipozene (Glucomannan) for weight loss with these? ## Hi Katie, According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool), there are no interactions or contraindications listed between the medications you mentioned, including the addition of Lipozene (Glucomannan). However, this is not to say that no interactions exist at all, so I would still encourage you to double check with your doctor first; but hopefully this will help add some peace of mind. My best wishes to you on reaching your weight loss goals! You can do it! :D

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Does anyone get vertigo, dizziness, headaches and nausea from fenofibrate? I have taken it for a month and have more headaches, now weakness in my legs and woke up with vertigo which made me feel nauseous afterwards. ## Hello, Carlo! How are you doing? I am very sorry about the problems you're experiencing. Yes, those can be typical side effects of this medication, according to the U.S. FDA. You may also experience joint and muscle pain. Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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Is this Rosuvastatin 5mg? My pharmacy changed my RX from Crestor to this and I am now having side effects. Any thoughts? ## Hi Minamint, From what I can gather, a pink oval pill marked with "I" on one side and "29" on the other is reportedly identified as Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg, manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma. If yours has an "H" instead of the "I", then I'd probably be weary of this being something else altogether... Perhaps it would ultimately be best to contact the pharmacy (or manufacturer) directly with the pill description just to see what information they can provide you with... I also found a round peach colored pill imprinted with H | 2 (separated by a score) on one side and blank on the other; containing 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, us...

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Hello, I'm a 36 yr old male, my doctor advised me to take ecosprin 75 mg, Enace-D5 - and tonact TG 20 daily, as my lipid profile test results were as follows: cholesterol serum/plasma-340*, HDL-38*, total cholesterol ratio (calculated) 8.9*, triglycerides-160*, LDL-270* and B.P is 170/100. Please tell me about the medicine and whether those are safe for me or not. ## I am age 65, male. My blood pressure is 150 / 95, average cholesterol is 201, triglycerides are at 159, HDL 36, LDL 133, VLDL 31, cholesterol / HDL ratio 5.6, bIood glucose 98, and LVEF % 60. Please suggest an appropriate medicine.

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I started taking Fenofibrate 17 days ago. Every since then I have been in bed weak, nauseous, shaking, sudden onset of hot flashes, stomach and rib cramps and sweating something fierce! I thought I had the flu but never ran a temp and it just doesn't feel like the flu. Today I have been SO weak and it is scaring me. I am almost positive it is the Fenofibrate! My body feels on the inside like you feel when you have pushed yourself during exercise or running. Tingly and shaky. My blood oxygen levels are at 99% though. I am not taking this stuff any more! How long does it take to get it out of your body?? ## I am so very sorry about the problems you're experiencing, however, those can be typical side effects of this medication, as reported by the FDA . You may also experience heada...

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Kindly list the side effects of this drug ## Hello, Kapoor! How are you? Razel-F contains the active ingredients Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Rosuvastatin details here. Learn more Fenofibrate details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My total cholestrol is 190. But triglyceride is510. Is this f5 can reduce this? ## My total cholesterol is 150 & triglycerides are 160 after taking Razel F5. Someone told me this medicine causes stones in other organs in the body. Is this true?

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My wife has high LDL (220). She has been prescribed Rosuvas 10 tablets. I wish to know about the side effects of the drug. ## Common side effects of Rosuvas (rosuvastatin) can include any of the following: constipation heartburn dizziness difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep depression joint pain cough More severe side effects can include: muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness lack of energy fever chest pain yellowing of the skin or eyes pain in the upper right part of the abdomen nausea extreme tiredness unusual bleeding or bruising loss of appetite flu-like symptoms sore throat, chills, or other signs of infection rash hives itching difficulty breathing or swallowing swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs hoarseness numbness or tingl...

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i was told that niacin works for passing a drug test, i used oxycodone on monday( all day ). i started taking niacin 500mg at a time 3-4 times a day up untill wednesday(today) i got scared abd bought a home drug test and i tested positive for oxycodone did i not stop using long enough or does this stuff work, other people has passed with it but i believe it was for thc ## The only guaranteed way to pass a drug test is to either not use them to begin with, or the passage of time. Niacin really isn't going to clean it out any faster for you and there can be serious medical problems caused if you take too much of it. Oxycodone is usually detectable for approximately 4 to 5 days, after last dosing. Learn more Oxycodone details here. Learn more Niacin details here. Are there any other qu...

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S1 on one side nothing on the other and its not peach its bright pink ## What is the bright pink small oblong pill with s1 on one side and nothing on the other ? ## The closest match I'm finding is a pink oval/oblong pill with S4 on one side and nothing on the other. It's reportedly identified as Simvastatin 10mgs, used for treating high cholesterol. I realize that your tablet has a 1 and not a 4, but depending on our luck they may be manufactured by the same company (Accord Healthcare). I would just encourage you to contact them directly to see if they make anything else with your imprint, at: [email protected], for 'general inquires'. Hope this helps! ## I'm pretty sure the bright pink pill with S1 on one side and blank on the other is an over the counter ...

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Have a pill... white, round, a little thick, has 40 on one side and nothing (no score mark or company logo) on the other. Has a smooth surface, not rough, appears to be prescription. Any ideas? ## White round tablet with the number 40 on one side and nothing on the other side. What is this. Pill? ## I found a 40mg Atorvastatin tablet that meets this description, it's most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i have a small white pill 40 onone side says on the borttle water pillnot sure ## What is a small white pill with a slash 40 on one side & I'm unable to see to read the other #'s or if it has any letters. Ty...

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I just took the pill this morning and had to go to court that same morning. They decided to drug test me. I had a positive results. I was accused of smoking marijuana. They don't think it was a pill I took called fenofibrate. They didn't believe me even though I told them the truth.

Hi, I have high cholestrol levels. My doctor has prescribed me AZTOR 20mg. Should i take this medicine for life or is it something to be used for some few months? ## Hi caty, Actually this is a good dyslipidaemic agent.. Take control in your diet. and you can stop this tablet, or else u have to take it life long.. ## I have high cholesterol and my doctor prescribed Lipitor. I was not able to purchase it from the drugstore, so I bought the generic brand, Aztor 20. Will it have the same effect as the brand named one? ## Yes, they both contain the same active ingredient, Atorvastatin, which is 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? ## I have cholesterol a...

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I have high cholesterol and Dr. has advised me fibator 20 after dinner. Can it be taken after lunch. How long one need to continue the course? ## You should take it at the time instructed by your doctor and you should continue taking it for as long as your doctor deems it appropriate for you. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications?

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Yellow pill with NO3 on one side and LU on the other side. What is it for? ## Pill is marked with NO3 on one side and LU on the other side what is this pill for ## This tablet contains 40mgs of Pravastatin, the active ingredient in Pravachol, it is most commonly 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? ## I believe I have a perscription for this pill as I have dropped 2 beside my bed.

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Have been prescribed all three of the above (Melfen 400mg/Kapake 500mg tabs and Versatis five per cent patches for lumber back pain. Already on Eltroxine, Simvastatin, Nuprin and Vimovo. Are these ok together plus I still have severe pain!!

I have been using medicine for triglycerides for 15 years. Triglycerides was 720 before starting the medicines when I was at 35 years of age. I used Tryglid for sometime and Lipikind F for sometime and now I have been using Crestor 10mg since 3 months. I am diabetic for 12 years and currently using Invokana 100 mg - tab and Amaryl-1mg - tab and Jalra 50mg/1000mg -2 tabs on each day. Also using Esvin-20mg for acidity and Citopam-20mg -1 tab for around 10 years. I too have joint pains, RA factor is 10 (up to 10 is normal as per lab report) not using any medicines; being managed with regular exercise. I am not getting sleep day and night for the last two months. I used to sleep 11 hrs before that. I don't have any worries and problems and am otherwise comfortable. I am not able to find...

I have been taking Lipicure 10 for a month now to lower my cholesterol. It was 265 and now its 180. Is it advisable to discontinue the medication as my cholesterol levels are back in the normal? ## Have you also made changes to your diet to help lower your cholesterol and are you making sure that you're getting enough exercise? Learn more Atorvastatin details here. The reason I am asking is because if the medication is solely what has brought down your cholesterol numbers, then it can just as easily start going back up, if you stop taking it. However, if you've made other lifestyle adjustments then it may stay down. What does your doctor think? ## I had made changes in my diet earlier and even used to exercise but not that was irregular due to work constraints. I'm keeping t...

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I have been taking atorvastatin 20mg and metfomin for the last 3 weeks. I feel some sort of dizziness almost every day. but not severe. Also I like to eat some grape fruit m maybe 3 - 5 full fruit . I have seen many articles on net say grape fruit will interact with atorvastatin when taken in juice form more than 1 liter a day. I dont know how to determine on this intake. I jst like to eat some grape fruits only. Can you please advise..

side effects ## Did you mean Livalo, which contains Pitavastatin? This is a statin drug used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I was taking livola with good results, my cholesterol numbers were improving drasticly however the pain I had in one shoulder increased dramaticly and spread to the other shoulder and the muscles and tendons about my knee joints became so weak that my knees wrench with the most common motion, I stopper the livola but the pain and weakness persists ## My liver numbers are going up. Could I cut the Livola pill in half? ## I am on 1 mg every other day so cutting it in half should be fine. Even with that little bit I am having symp...

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