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If we i use Lipicure-40 regulary any side effects are effected. Please sed the details. ## Lipicure contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is 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? ## what will be the side effect if 40mg Lipicure consumed instead Lipitor 20mg? ## Sachidanantham, they both contain the same active ingredient, Atorvastatin, but are you saying you took twice the suggested dose? If so, it doesn't really change the side effects that I listed in my previous post, but it can make you experience a lot more of them and in much worse severity. Have you contacted your doctor? ## is there any other medicine for replacement of Atorvastatin 40 mg, ...

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Does anyone know the possible MEDICAL cause of the pain. Is the colesevelam preventing the uptake or processing of some other nutrient that is causing these cramps? Does anyone know of any remedies that get at the CAUSE (ie, is it a vitamin or other lipid I am not absorbing correctly?). I know I can just take tylenol or something, but I don't want to be on those pain killers every day as they cause other problems as we all know. Welchol works to stop the intestinal issues (gall bladder removed). But the pain in my feet is debilitating. ## Actually, this medication has been known to cause general myalgia as a side effect, according to the FDA, along with headache, flatulence, constipation and abdominal pain. Thus, a pain reliever may be your only option. Have you consulted your docto...

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Taking 135 mg per day - got cough, cold, sneezing and sore throat. Seems I noticed ED also - I stopped the medicine - I am looking for a better alternative. ## Hello, Sam! How are you? Unfortunately, this is usually the best choice that causes the least amount of side effects. The other options are statin medications, which tend to cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches, as listed by the FDA. How long were you taking it?

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I had been taking 135mg Trilipix for several years, before being prescribed Fenofibric acid. Now, I have been informed by my Medicare Part D, ( for prescription meds ) provider that, beginning January 1, 2015, Fenofibric acid will no longer be on their formulary, and that I either must find a suitable substitute, or stop taking the medication altogether...OR, find a different Part D provider. The latter is not really an alternative for me, only due to the fact that my provider carries every other medication that I am prescribed, ( 17 of them altogether ), in their formulary. At the present time, I have not asked my primary care physician about a suitable substitue. WHY should I? From everything that I have been reading about Fenofibric acid, OR Trilipix, one should not be taking the med...

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PINK OVAL PILL CRESTOR ON ONE SIDE NUMBER 40 ON OTHER SIDE ## Cholesterol 6.5. on Colite it makes me sick. Doctor prescribed Crestor what is the side effects? ## Crestor contains the active ingredient Rosuvastatin and it's most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle ache. Learn more Crestor details here. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with? ## Is there any help to get the cost lower. My insurance does not help me. I tried with coupons and it does not help. And my heart Doctor does not want me off this one we have tried other meds and Crestor work the best for me.

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My mother is taking godex ds since she have high cholesterol then yesterday we wnt back to lab and we found out that her lipid is already normal. But still her sgpt and sgot are above normal so our doctor decided to continue her godex ds. And now we also find out she have diabetes. My question is how long does my mom will take the godex da again? I plan to take a blood test again of sgpt en sgot aftrr 2 weeka.Is that ok? ## My son is 28 years old and we found out that the result of his lab test his lipid profile and sgpt is not normal. Since he is not an alcoholic person and he is not obese but he has no control in eating some fatty foods. we went to a doctor for check up and our doctor prescribed him medicines and one of them is Godex Ds. After taking it for a month but I don't rem...

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Hi, I came off 40mg atovastatin 2 weeks ago cold turkey. Ever since I've had this immense pressure in my head that only goes when I go to sleep, my eyes are also blurry. I had another eye test yesterday and they say my eyes are fine. Do u think this could be related withdrawel symptoms of coming off the atovastatin? The drs haven't got a clue. Thanks. ## Hello, Louise! How are you? Have you had any other symptoms, such as pain or headache, or just the feeling of pressure? You can experience some withdrawal effects from stopping cold turkey, including rebound elevated cholesterol and possible blockages, as explained by the FDA. Your doctor does need to check this out for you. Are you on any other medications?

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I have a pink or peach pill about the size of an m30 but mine is pink or peach with an A one one side and 02 other any thoughts ## Hello, Pinky! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma and they list it as containing 20mgs of Simvastatin. This medication is used to help lower cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I came off atorvastatin cold turkey 15 days ago. 12 days ago I started with this immense pressure in my head and face. It only goes away when I lay down and I've not got blurred vision. Is this a withdrawel effect? Thanks. ## Hello, Louise! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. It would be best to consult your doctor. When you stop such a medication cold turkey, there is a risk of developing blockages or clots, which could be causing the problem. It's best to have this checked out for your safety. The FDA lists the other possible withdrawal effects as including nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking Simvastatin for a few years now and would like to know if the following could be side effects: Increased salivation - if my mouth is open and my head forward, I sometimes dribble which is quite embarrassing (I'm only 63!) Quivery thumbs - that my doctor diagnosed as essential tremor but reading up on that suggests that the tremor occurs when using force - mine occurs when I'm relaxed or even sleeping according to my husband! Disturbed sleep - I get too warm in bed and that wakes me, as well as needing the loo, but in general I seem unable to sleep for more that 3 hours without a disturbance, and in the early mornings if I wake and look at the clock I'm relieved if it's a reasonable time to get up - I get fed up of being in bed but not being asleep. Any...

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I have always had normal cholesterol but a year ago was diagnosed with a 40 percent blockage of carotid artery. I started taking atorvastatin 20 mg and this past March my new doc raised it to 40 mg. A month ago I started getting joint pain all over. My internist ran blood tests and I was negative for Lyme and RA. However, blood tests showed some indication I have inflammation possibly related to some form of arthritis. I will be seeing a rheumatologist very soon. Could atorvastatin be the cause? ## Hello, Isabel! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. And yes, these statin medications are very well known for causing joint and muscle pain as a side effect. In some cases, it's been so severe that the people had to stop taking the medication. Thus, there's a good chanc...

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I needs to know what it is before I take it please and thank you ## Hello, Lulu! How are you? Is it an oval tablet? If so, it is manufactured by Accord Healthcare and they list it as containing 20mgs of Simvastatin. The FDA lists this as being used to treat high cholesterol and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches.

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This is suppose to be great for cholesterol , high b/p & many other compliants. Can this really be true? ## Hi Mavis, I believe it can be true. To my knowledge, the purple pigments (as well as other colors) in fresh fruits/veggies/grains/etc are a sign of high antioxidants + polyphenols that are good for heart health, blood, and a host of other bodily functions. Some rice is also higher in magnesium, which can lower blood pressure. So while I may not be able to attest to the claims of "Anti-glycation micronized purple rice", I am aware of the multitude of health benefits contained in nutrient dense foods/superfoods... My go to rice has always been organic "black forbidden rice" sourced from the Himalayan mountain regions, which turns the water purple when you steam i...

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What side effects are possible with Avas 10 What form(s) does Avas10 come in ## Avas contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol and it is usually available in tablet form. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## what is the side effects of tablet AVAS D.i have suger BP and colestrol. ## boldly think about good thinks coming into your life

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Have there been reports of Zetia causing liver toxicity (elevated GGT levels)? ## Hello, Polly! How are you? As listed by the FDA, Zetia is actually known to cause such elevations, so these tests usually aren't entirely reliable, while someone is being treated with it. What has your doctor advised? Other side effects may possibly include nausea, rash, coughing and back pain.

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I have been prescribed Atorva ASG 75 , one capsule daily at night. The chemist gave me 'Modlip ASG 75' instead of the prescribed medicin. what are the probable side effects and how to get over it. Should I continue with it or ask for the prescribed medicin by my Cardiologist. ## Hi, Atul! How are you? Actually, they are the same medication, just manufactured by different companies, so there's nothing to worry about. They both contains 10mgs of Atorvastatin and 75mgs of Aspirin, this combination is used to help lower cholesterol and improve heart health. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. You can learn more Atorvastatin details here and there are more Aspirin details here. ## I have been prescribed Modlip ASG 75' , one capsule dai...

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Atorvastatin 10 mg ## Atorvastatin is a medication that is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am taking Storvas EZ 10 for lowering colastrol including triglyceride. Is this a safe medicine without side effects? ## Hi, Dr. may i know what is the diff. b/w 1) aztor 10, 2) lipvas 10 (both containing same drug atorvastatin calcium 10 mg) but 1 is from 'sun phara', and another is from 'cipla'.. I was taking 'aztor 10'. i'm very much interested in cipla as very good company, is any harm in changing from aztro 10 to lipvas 10, now i'm taking cipla's lipvas 10 for better improvement, i'm not chan...

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The tablet is white with no markings in shape of a flower ## Then it is not a legal U.S. tablet of Simvastatin, they all must have imprints to enable their identification. Where did you obtain this tablet? ## I am patient of diabetes and depression now there is pain in my head in left side the ENT doctor has prescribed me topantadol tab pl guide about this drug

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If you are on fenofibrate, do you have to be on it all your life? ## Not necessarily! Some people do manage to lower their cholesterol levels successfully and keep them low, via healthy diet and exercise, so they are then able to stop such medications. It can vary from person to person and may include such factors as how high their cholesterol has gone. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for the info. My Doctor told me that I would have to be on it for life even if my levels dropped.

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I recently received a bottle of Atorvastatin from my pharmacy and it wreaks of the smell of alcohol. I thought it might be the medicine bottle so I put them in a different bottle and they still smell awful. I can also taste the alcohol. I take other meds and I do not taste or smell that anywhere else. I brought it back to the pharmacy and the pharmacist said he couldn't smell anything. I have since had others smell the medicine and they also smell that strong odor of alcohol. Either the pharmacist was lying to me or he had no sense of smell. I would say at least 20 people here at my home have smelled my atorvastatin and they all say they smell alcohol like the kind used for cleansing the skin before a shot. This batch was from Sandoz. 80mg Date filled 11/22/14 I cut them in half to ...

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