Atorvastatin Tablet

to reduce cholesterol level which are the best medicin with less side effect instead of above tablet 5 mg ## There is really no way to say which one would be better for any single person, because everyone can react to a medication differently. The Statin drug class all carry the risks of the same side effects and the only thing you can really do is try them and see how they affect you. Have you discussed this with your doctor? ## i need to redoce triglyciride without medication. im 40 and my TG is 250mg/dl.

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My blood cholestrol is 250, so is it apprpriate to take atorvastatin IP 10 mg.what are its side effects? My age is 40 yr. ## Hello, Mukund! How are you? Which cholesterol level is 250? There are usually several that are tested, such as LDL and HDL. Has your doctor advised you take this medication? Atorvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol, but it can cause some side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here.

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what are the side effects of taking astorvastatin 10 mg? i am also taking ursodoil 300mg tablets ## Atorvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Ursodiol is a bile acid that is used to help dissolve gall stones. Common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, sore throat and hair loss. Read more: Are there any comments or questions? ## I USED TO TAKE ATORVA FOR 3YEARS AFTER MY BYEPASS.I EXPERIANCED WEEKNESS,DROWSINESS AND LOSS OF MY MEMORY.I AM 74.after stopping atorva I am feeling much better.My mental faculty is improving. Do I need a replacement for atorrva?

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I take lipitor at night after I eat. Is this ok or should I take it with my meal. because I also take amlopodine at that time. ## If that's what works for you, then there is really no reason to change it. This medication can actually cause some problematic side effects in some people and taking it after eating helps to minimize the risk of them occurring. Learn more Lipitor details here. Did your doctor suggest you do it differently?

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Atorvastatin, sold under the brand name Lipitor among others, is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels.[2] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains.[2] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis,...

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 taking half tablets of Atorvastatin. Is it harmful? What are the side effects? ## Atorvastatin is used for lowering blood cholesterol. Common side effects may include: Gas, constipation, stomach ache, and feeling weak. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Uses and function of this medicine? ## I am taking Atocor 40 mg everyday since past 4-5 months after i suffered from TIA. My latest HDL is 32, slightly low. Overall cholestoral is 111, which is pretty ok. My doctor is suggesting me to take this for atleast 2 years. Only thing is my HDL is low. do I need to take this for 2 years? kindly suggest and what are the side effects of taking this drug for long. I have heard that this causes problem in the heart... ## at present i am taking ATORVASTATIN 40 and have done for some time can these cause 1 tiredness 2 slight memory lose 3 back pains ## The weikepedia suggests that there are two side effects reported ( but not proved by clinical trials) of Atorvastatin intake namely memory loss and dizzyness. I am taking Atorvastatin for three years af...

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I cannot swallow pills. The instructions for taking Atorvastatin says do not crush or chew. Should I continue to take it this way? ## @flatball, From what I could gather, Atorvastatin only comes in tablet form, whereas you may just have to find a way to adhere to those instructions unless your doctor suggests otherwise. Another thought is to ask your doctor if dissolving the tablets in water would be an option as well? And lastly, if none of the above is suitable for your needs, then perhaps it would be best to find another alternative to Atorvastatin that comes in different dosage forms and without restrictions as to how it can be administered. A few medication names that might be worth considering in the same drug class of statins are: Simvastatin, Rosuvastatin, and Pravastatin - howe...

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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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i want know about the telmisartan and atorvastatin tablet side effect ## Atorvastatin is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol and its side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Telmisartan is an ARB that's commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more Telmisartan details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Colestrol ## ## I have severy problems to sleep. Can Aspavor play a role in it? How can I solve the problem? ## I've been on the following drugs:warfarin,Tritace, Plavix,Norvasc,Lipitor,Ecotrin. 2 Bypasses and 2 stents have blocked completely but collateral circulation has been established. New cardiologist has now reduced drugs to Lipitor, Norvasc and Ecotrin. Does this make sense if the full basket eliminated bypass and stent failure? ## I have been taking 10 mg Aspavor every night for the past 4 months. I broke my femur 6 months ago and was on Crestor which I was subsequently taken off. I am experiencing severe back pain - could this be related to the Aspavor?

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Me and my husband we trying to have a baby and he is taking the lipogen atorvastatin every night, will they not stop him to get me pregnant, will they not effect his fertility?? ## Hello, Makay! How are you? No, according to the U.S. FDA, this medication has not been known to have any detrimental affect on male fertility. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Have you had any tests done, to see if there is a problem?

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I am age 70 and recently recovered from a stroke. Can I carry on using ARTHREXIN 2x/day25mg [am using it since 2000 for lower back pain] as all the pain is back again. My daily consumption of pills/tablets HYZAAR, NOOTROPIL, TRENTILIN, ASPERINE' AMLOKARD, COZAAR, AKTOR, and OMEPROL

Is Atorvastatin 20mg used to treat calcium as well as cholesterol levels? ## I'm a 43 year old man and boy i started to have all kinds of issues when i turned 40. I tell you it gets worse as the years go by. Can someone/anyone please help? There are days that i dont even want to get out bed, sometimes weeks. ## What problem are you having with calcium? Atorvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more Lipitor details here. And I'll gladly help, if I can, but you need to be more specific. What types of problems are you having? ## My mom has been taking Atorvastatin, 40mg, and recently has become confused, forgetful, severe muscle aches/cramps, cannot walk well, numb and tingling in feet, depressed, etc. etc. We sent her to another doctor and he took her off of Atorvastat...

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56 YO Male, taking this after a stint. I also take Atenolol, 100mg daily, Losartan 100mg 2x daily and Clopidogrel 75mg daily. Since the stint and the new meds, I am constantly dizzy. I do not believe the stint has anything to do with it, since it saved my life. I have read blogs where people feel uncomfortable with this "metal thing" in their body. I have no such feelings, I am eternally grateful for the "metal thing" and the miracle surgeons that put it there and saved my life. But back to my dizziness. Any suggestions?? ## It's difficult to say, because all of the medications you're taking have the potential to cause dizziness and it's possible that it's compounded due to that fact. The blood pressure/cardiac medications, Atenolol and Losartan also have...

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I have celiac disease and want to know if Atorvastatin is gluten free. Thanks ## The composition of inactive ingredients can really depend upon each manufacturer of Atorvastatin. Some may or may not contain any gluten, but if you know the marking or imprint on your tablet, it should be possible to find a list of the ingredients. Any additional details on the pill's physical properties (i.e. shape, color) would also be good to have as well. ## I am a celiac and also take atorvastatin It is white and oval with MX on front and A15 on back. Dont know if that is enough info to b able to tell me. Thanxs ## No this was not helpful, the question was simple, does it contain gluten yes or no ## The atorvastatin I have is white and imprinted with RDY- manufacturer is Dr. Reddy's ## I have ...

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Amlodipine/atorvastatin, sold under the brand name Caduet among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It contains a statin and a calcium channel blocker.[1][2] Contents 1 Society and culture 1.1 Brand names 2 References 3 External links Society and culture Brand names Amlodipine/atorvastatin is marketed under the brand name Caduet in the United States, Australia, and Russia, and...

According to today's NY Times, Lipitor generic by manufacturer Ranbaxy was recalled in November because of possible glass particles. Recall applied only to pharmacies, and consumers who already had the contaminated pills were advised to continue taking them unless a doctor advised against it. Who was supposed to advise the consumer/patient? How was your doctor to know of the contaminated pills? I am on my last 90 day supply of Atorvastatin manufacturer Ranbaxy. I recently received my new supply of Atorvastatin from a different manufacturer Sandoz. Why? Is it conected to the recall and/or the contamination? My home delivery pharmacy is Express Scripts and my drug plan is through medicare via my union, UFT, plan. ## Hi Thomas, Many of these pharmaceutical companies have a strange way ...

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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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