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I noticed a dusty powder substance inside of my bottle of pravastatin NA 80mg. The pill looked different I remember a light green tint. Did it discolor and left the powder substance. I don't remember seeing teva and 7270 on my pill and white in color. I just got a larger mg in the middle of December 2017. Are these the exact same pills l need to know, I'm confused please reply. ## Hello, Mamie! What are the markings on all the pills in question? Can you please post back and clarify with the ones on the old pills, and the new ones? I need this information in order to double check the ingredients for you. What dosage are you currently taking and how are they working for you? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Pravastatin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, joint/muscle...

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Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets (StorVas) 10mg ## my mom has been advised to take Storvas 10 to reduce cholestrol, just want to know if this is the right medicine for her. Thank you. ## Only her doctor can decide that. this site does not have any medical professionals on this site and we have no way of knowing your mother's medical history or her other medications. ## for what tablet storvas suggested by doctor.intake of storvas is 4 reduce Cholesterol?or increase calcium in body. ## My father has recently undergone angioplasty to keep his stent working. Is it advised? ## iam taking starvas 10 mg tablet for cholestrol, iam having high triglyceridde, doctor advised to take this tablet, iam getting gastric problem and nt getting sleep properly, please advice what to do ? ## sir i underst...

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Are there any long term side effects from taking tonact tg tab continuously? ## I have high BP. My Doctor prescribed BP tablets and he informed me that I have high cholesterol, then he prescribed Tonact-tg tablets. I am using those tablets from the last 1 and half months. I am experiencing some side effects. I am not getting that much of a libido compared to what I had previously. Is the tablet the cause for this? ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. Tonact-TG contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate, it is a combination medication that is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects can include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. And it is difficult to say how any medication is going to affect any...

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Looking for the name of a white oval pill with the markings 263 on one side and PAC on the other side. The pill is not scored. ## Is there any chance that your pill says "par" instead of "pac"? I located a white oval pill with "par" on one side (lower case) and 263 on the back - & no score line either. This particular tablet is reportedly identified as Rosuvastatin calcium 40 mg, marketed for use in treating high cholesterol. For verification, the National Drug Code is listed as 42291-0745. I hope this helps!

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I ordered lipitor 10 mg as I always have and did not receive the normal eclipse shape pill. I receive a round pill imprinted with 10 on one side and ATC on the other side. Has anyone been aware of pfizer lipitor changing the shape of their 10 mg pill. ## change in shape of lipitor brand tablets. Got new rx for 20mg lipitor and saw round shape so called canada where I get them from and they said this is the new shape for lipitor. ## I can't find any information on a pill with that marking in any of our resources, but if it is from a foreign country, then that makes sense. turtle, did you also order from Canada? Lipitor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and join...

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I would like to tell everyone that I started taking Red Yeast Rice, 600 mg, once a day, about one year ago and my total cholesterol is down to 168 and my good cholesterol has gone very high ## Recent studies have shown that we might have misinterpreted cholesterol, and how dangerous the levels are of the various types. These same studied have also shown that changing them naturally, such as you did is more beneficial than taking chemical medications, according to NIH studies. Of course, I acknowledge that this information may change, at any time, and I am not a doctor, so I can only share the results of my research, I am not trying to tell anyone they should, or should not take a medication their doctor recommends. As to this issue, I am very glad that you are doing so well. Are you on ...

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what are the side effects of using simlo 40 ## it is a long pink pill with 40 on it. ## Simlo contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and abdominal pain. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## What is Simlo-40 used for and what time of the day should it be taken? In the mornings, at bedtime, before or after meals?

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My aunt is prescribed Ecosprin AV and Rosuvastatin daily. Can these drugs be taken simultaneously? ## They generally should not be taken together, since Ecosprin AV contains Atorvastatin, with Aspirin, so it and Rosuvastatin are basically doubling up on the same medication. The FDA 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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I get sick since taking aspavor 10 mg. I am dizzy. Problems to breath short of breath,stiffening of skin around my eyes, weak muscles ,flue like symptoms.Feeling week and tired. ## This medication contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is most commonly used to treat high cholesterol. How long have you been taking it? The NIH does warn that it may cause side effects like this in some people that take, along with nausea, headache, and joint/muscle aches.

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Do atorvastatin calcium tablets cause breathlessness and heavy breathing if the tablet is taken after a meal, particularly when one is walking after having eaten and taken the tablet? If so, what does it mean? ## From my records I did not find anything stating that atorvastatin causes breathlessness or heavy breathing. There are other side effects while taking atorvastatin diarrhea, constipation, passing gas, headache, insomnia, joint pain, and/or dizziness. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## AFTER TAKING ATORVASTIN BRAND NAME ORVAS 10MG FOR A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS MY FRIEND DEVELOPED UNESINESS IN CHEST, STICHING PAINS, BREATHLESS NESS SOME TIMES, DIZZINESS WHEN WORKING WITH A SYSTEM AND MOST HAPPEND...

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Pls i have been diagnosed of Hep B, & now advised to take Livolin forte. How effective is it please? At first i was taking Heptovit capsules & wants to know if i can combine the two since the medicine prescribed to me is costly & can't afford at the mean time. Please my stomach worries me a lot & my urine is yellowish & is affecting my eyes. Please i need help. At least a medicine i can take for the mean time to prevent liver damage before i seek further treatment please ## Hi, I've been diagnosed with Hepatits B, and the last time I took Livolin was a year ago along with lipitor, and now I am feeling uncomfortable all over my body with hard heart beating and itching. I now decided to buy livolin and lipitor to take again. Hope it will not cause harm to me. I...

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lower cholesterol ## Are you possibly seeking information on Vytorin? It contains Ezetimibe and Simvastatin, it is most commonly used to help treat high cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications?

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white oblong pill with 311 stamped on it. what is it? ## I think you have Vytorin a cholestorol reducer ## I have to agree with Susie, it is manufactured by Merck and Company. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, joint/muscle ache, and headache. Does anyone else recognize this tablet?

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I accidentally took a second dose of both my lisinopril/hctz 10-12.5mg and my simvastatin 40mg, only 12 hours after my normal doses instead of a full 24 hours apart. How concerned should I be, and is there anything I should do? ## Hello, Jenn! How are you? Did you experience any adverse effects? Generally taking a double dose just once isn't a major issue, unless you are allergic to, or sensitive to a given medication. The FDA lists the possible side effects of taking an extra dose as possibly including nausea, vomiting, severe dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension.

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I have no copper level and my white blood platelets count is 38. I take one packet of Prevalite (Cholestyramine) in the morning. Does anyone else have the same problem? ## Were these conditions present before you started taking the Prevalite, or did they only appear after you started taking it? It is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol and to treat itching in people that produce too much bile acid. The NIH warns that letting it sit in your mouth for too long can cause dental damage. ## This is a condition I got after 8 years taking the medicine. I have been going to an infusion center for 18 copper infusions. Dr. Can't figure out what is wrong. Probably a bone marrow test will be ordered up.Not looking forward to that. And a have felt fine .Never in any pain.I walk 10 miles...

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hyperlipidema ## Did you mean Rosuvastatin? It is most commonly used to treat high cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has this medication been prescribed for you? Are you on any other medications?

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I have found a round pink or peachish looking pill that has an M on one side and U3 on the other. I need to know what this is and if it is dangerous or a narcotic? ## This tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and contains 20mgs of Rosuvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. (NDC 00378-2204 for more information.) 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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I have been taking Fenofibrate 134mg for almost 7 years now. I have hereditary high Triglycerides. Mine was 633 the first blood test in 2010 and then the second one was 408. Doctor started me on Fenofibrate and my Triglycerides have been at 97 - 200 ever since. Until now. The price for me has been $132 for 90 pills. Then starting this year it went to $90, then $60, and then $12. Took a blood test last week and my Triglycerides are back up to 401 like the pill is no longer working. The brand is Mylan. Did they change the chemical make up or what is going on? ## It is normal for our bodies to get used to any medication we take in a certain dosage for a long period of time, so eventually, we build up a tolerance, and it stops working as well for us. Thus, it is likely that you may require ...

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I found 6 capsules in my sons room wrapped in a napkin inside a baggie.. They are clear with white tiny round beads and no other markings. I Know there is no way to positively identify this with no markings... BUT I want to hear from street smart folks that know illegal drugs - Not pharmacological experts who only deal with legal drugs. I want to know what these COULD be based on what is hip with teens these days. (Please give me a list of all illegal drugs that match this description). I know it could be Niacin (because Niacin can look just like this) but he doesn't take vitamins and has no reason to take Niacin. I have observed him speeded up at times and he claims that's from an energy drink. As as an old drug user myself, I know the energy drink didn't give him the buzz ...

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I am on 80 mg of Atorvastatin. Can I safely start cutting my doses to 40 for a week or two, then half the 40 for a week or two, then half the 20, then get off without the extreme side effects? ## Hi Terry, Generally, it's best to discuss tapering protocols with your prescribing doctor in order to mitigate possible risk factors (e.g. rebound effects or withdrawal symptoms). However, as a last resort, and because only you know your body and how it responds to Atorvastatin, my opinion is that your current approach certainly seems feasible. Since Atorvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, simply changing your diet (staying away from foods that raise those numbers) should theoretically yield noticeable results in and of itself. Unfortunately no one can accura...

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