Atorvastatin And Fenofibrate

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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I am currently taking fenofibrate. I just switched jobs and my prescription coverage won't take effect for another month. I am out of fenofibrate, but have a prescription of atorvastatin that I never used. Would it cause me any issues if I took the atorvastatin until my prescription coverage kicks in?? ## Hello, Link Ogle! How are you? They aren't in the same medication class, So, I'm actually not sure how well the switch would work. Have you checked with your doctor? A quick phone should garner an answer for you. The Atorvastatin tends to be more problematic, as far as side effects are concerned, it can cause nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches.

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I am a 49 old woman and for the last 15 years I have been taking Eltroxin for my hypothyroidism. My lipid profile report shows higher triglycerides, high total cholesterol, and high ldl. Thus the doctor has advised me to take Fibator to lower my Triglycerides. After using it I am experiencing heavy hair loss. Please advise me. ## Have you consulted your doctor, again? Fibator contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate and the Atorvastatin is known to cause some problematic side effects, in some people and yes, hair loss can be one of them. Learn more:

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I am 38 years old. My triglycerides 664, HDL-29 and LDL-133. My doctor advised me to take Fibator tablet containing atorvastatin 10 mg and fenofibrate BP 145 mg. for 3 months course. Four months back my triglycerides was 321, HDL-31 and LDL-133 then my doctor I had used these tablets for 3 months as per the advise of same doctor but the triglecerides levels are increased from 321 to 664. Again he advised to use these tablets for 3 more months. Kindly advise whether these tables to be used continuously to decrese triglycerides and increase HDL and also advise me whether the regular medication may cause any side effects. ThankQ ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. For this medication, they may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/musc...

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I am using Lipikind 10mg and Lipicard 160mg after dinner simultaneously. Is it advisable to do so or are there any potential drug interactions between these two medications? ## They are 2 different medications. Lipikind contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin. And Lipicard contains the active ingredient Fenofibrate. And generally no, they aren't used together, because it can increase the risk of developing myopathy and other possibly dangerous side effects. Has your doctor told you to take them both? ## The doctor did not advise me on any specific details. My doctor has just asked me to switch to it.

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what are withdrawal symptoms ? ## HI, Prabhu! Lipicure TG contains Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate, it's used to help lower cholesterol. That said, it's not addictive like a narcotic or something would be, so you wouldn't suffer those severe types of withdrawal symptoms that can include nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. The problem with this type of medication is that a sudden withdrawal may actually cause your cholesterol levels to rise to dangerous levels. If you've been taking it for awhile, this happens because your body basically forgets how to balance them without the assist of the medication. Is your doctor aware that you're stopping it? You should make sure to consult with them first, for you own safety.

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Do Atorvastatin tablets reduce cholesterol? ## Fibrovas actually contains 10mgs of Atorvastatin and 200mgs of Fenofibrate, both of which can help lower cholesterol. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and sinusitis. Read more: Is there any other information you need? ## My age is 39/. My Total cholesterol was 252 in Feb. 2010. Dr. prescribed me T.Fibrovas 10. I took it for at least 8 months regularly then discontinued for about 5 months as I developed cramps in my Rt. leg at just above the Ankle jt. Now In Aug. 2011 my cholesterol is 312 with VLDL 28., Triglcr. 139. Alkaline Phosphate 193, Bld. suger 98 ( Fasting ), Bld. Urea 33. Should I take this medicine regularly, What is the Harm if I m taking it on alternate day.Although I m reguler on walk for ...

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I would like to know details of this drug and comparison with Tonact TG. ## Tonact Q (Atorvastatin and Coenzyme Q10) is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. Tonact TG (Atorvastatin 10mg and Fenofibrate 160mg) is used to treat high cholesterol and heart attack.

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Clostrole is in 350 ## High cholesterol is most commonly treated with a statin medication, such as Atorvastatin. Side effects to them may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Fibrates, such as Fenofibrate are also used, though not as commonly as statins. Side effects to them may include nausea, dizziness, back pain and runny nose. What has your doctor recommended? Are you also watching your diet?

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I have taken tg torF for about 40 days and my lipid profile shows colestrol 136, trygleseride 139 HDL 42, LDL 66. Please tell me should I take now tg tor only to control my lipid profile. ## What has your doctor advised? TG-Tor-F contains Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate, it is used to help lower cholesterol levels. You should discuss it with your doctor, because your HDL is still a little low, which puts you at risk for heart disease, so they may want you to continue the medication.

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I have been pricribed by my Doctor Modlip F one Tablet at night, Kindly advice what is the nature of the medicen and what is this medicen for, also what are the side effect ## Modlip-F contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate, it is commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: dizziness, nausea, joint/muscle aches and headache. More details: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Currently I am 38 year old, I am taking medicines since last 13 years, meanwhile for allmost 2-3 years I was neglecting and avoid to check B.P., In Aug-11 I had a B.P. Checkup and it was 240/160 when Feeling fine, nwxt early morning just after medicine(Amlodipine 5mg Atenolol 50mg) which was from 10 years I was taking still my B.P. was 180/150, Doctor cha...

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Wanted Info about Zivast F tablets... Since doctor has prescribed me just wanted to know more about the tablet... is it good for health and if there are any side effects...Plz advise ## since doctor has prescribed atorvastatin + fenofibrate 10mg:160 mg due to high triglyceride level(252 mg/dl) I want to know more about the tablet.

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Lomitapide Medylate

Lomitapide , sold under the brand name Juxtapid in the US and as Lojuxta in the EU) is a medication used as a lipid-lowering agent for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia, developed by Aegerion Pharmaceuticals.[3] It has been tested in clinical trials as single treatment and in combinations with atorvastatin, ezetimibe and fenofibrate.[4][5] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lomitapide on 21 December 2012, as an orph...

i have been prescribed fibator for triglycerides 296,tc 207,hdl 40.i am losing weight naturally.does fib ator helps to lose weight? ## Fibator contains Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate and this isn't a common side effect, but the Atorvastatin in this has been known to cause some unusual ones in some people that take it. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Learn more Fenofibrate details here. Have you also changed your diet, so you are eating less fat and cholesterol? If so, that would also cause weight loss in most cases. ## I have changed my diet.But the weight loss was 2.5 kgs in 2 weeks.The weight loss was initial.Now it is the same weight 75 kgs.Thanks lot for the reply.

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Drug Index

Lomitapide , sold under the brand name Juxtapid in the US and as Lojuxta in the EU) is a medication used as a lipid-lowering agent for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia, developed by Aegerion Pharmaceuticals.[3] It has been tested in clinical trials as single treatment and in combinations with atorvastatin, ezetimibe and fenofibrate.[4][5] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lomitapide on 21 December 2012, as an orph...

I reacted badly to Lipitor 7 years ago after a stent placement. My doctor now wants me to take Atorvastatin 10 mg. I don't think that is a good idea. What are your thoughts? ## Probably not, if you had a bad reaction to it, since Atorvastatin is the exact same medication, Lipitor is just a brand name for it. Learn more Lipitor details here. There are other options on the market that you can try, if you need to lower your cholesterol and diet/exercise aren't working. Fenofibrate is one that isn't related to the statin class of medications. Learn more Fenofibrate details here. Did you ask what other medications you could take?

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I have been having high cholesterol level reported now and having fluctuation lipid profile report every three months and i was taking finehart tabs on docs advise as a single dose till now, my doctor have now prescribed me to take finehart tablets of double dose every day.Does it harm in anyways to my other body functions, and what would be the side effects of this medicine. I do not have any other diseases. ## Finehart is listed as containing Fenofibrate and Atorvastatin, both of which are used to help lower cholesterol levels. Taking a higher dosage may cause you to experience more side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. You can learn more Fenofibrate details here and there are more Atovastatin details here. You would be in much greater danger if you...

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I had a stroke 5 months back, paralyzing my right side. I am now taking Storvas 20mg and undergoing regular physiotherapy. However, now I have shoulder pain, I cant lift up my right arm because of pain in my muscle and the accompanying joint pain. My doctor says I have to take this medication for the rest of my life. I am a 67 year old woman. Please advise. ## Storvas contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it's used to help lower cholesterol and it can cause muscle/joint pain as side effects. However, there should be other medications available that you can try that may not cause you such terrible side effects. Have you spoken to your doctor about the problem? From what I've found, Fenofibrate is available in India and it's also used to help lower cholesterol.

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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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I had high bp since last 3 years i was on atenolol salt. it helped me but since july 2011 it was not effective. then doctor put me on telmisarton & metoprolol succinate i.e TELZY MT 50 i was also suffering from mild lvh and RBBB. AFTER one month my bp became 120-80 and no other comlications and i am still feeling the same bp 120-80 and feeling normal. ther is no swelling of ankles or anywhere else. but on serum test my creatinine level has increased to 123 and e gfr reduced to 55. in july this was 85 and 95. doctor is of opinion that this is because of this medicine. i also take fenofibrate and atorvastatin i od. kindly advise rise in creatinine with in 6-7 months ## Did your doctor suggest any alternative medications or changing the dosages? He is probably right as to what's ca...

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