Side Effects Of Atorvastatin Tablets

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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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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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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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 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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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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1)Are these medicines are similar in nature to work on lowering Cholesterol levels. 2) What are the side effects when we use these tablets/capsules 3) If so , Which of these has least side effect ## No medication is actually similar to nature, that's why they are classified as medications that require government regulation. The NIH lists the typical side effects of both as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. It really depends on which one works for you. Which one has your doctor recommended?

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it is to reduce chlororstrol and triglysterides ## I am advised to take atocor 10 for breathlessness while walking. Its use has benefitted me to a great degree. Unfortunately my doctor has left the hospital and I do not know how long to take it. What side effects it can cause ? How long can I take it safely ? ## I did my lipid profile and my Triglycerides is 197mg/dl Total Cholesterol is 281 mg/dl LDL Cholesterol is 169 mg/dl. For all this my doctor has prescribed `Atorvastatin Calcium tablets (Storvas 10) and Ecosprin-75. One tablet of each to be taken for 3 months.. I want to know whether there are any side effects and whether i would have to take these tablets now for life long or can i stop them after 3 months, once my cholestoral levels and triglycerides come down.. i am 61 yrs old...

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Hello. I have been taking lipvas (atorvastatin) tablets for the past nine months and my daily dose is 10mg. I got checked for my cholesterol levels and all parameters are within the safe zone. Shall I stop taking this medication? ## You should not stop it, without your doctor's approval. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. The medication may be the only thing keeping it down and preventing future medical problems. Are you on any other medications? ## I had diabetes and an old stroke case for which the doctor prescribed Carbamazepine, Atorvastatin, and an Asprin tablet. Now my BP and sugar levels are somehow ok. So, can I stop taking these meds?

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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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I have high cholesterol (total 252 - hdl 55 / ldl 16. triglycerides 216). My age is 37. My ECG is normal. The doctor suggested I take ecosprin tablets. Is it useful to me? Please give me your opinion. ## Aspirin/Ecosprin is used to help with heart health and blood thinning. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Have you started it, yet? What are you current levels?

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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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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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I am 33 years of old, and have been taking Astin 10 mg tablets for the past 2 years for reducing my cholesterol level and it is very much effective also. I would like to know if there's any after effects of continuously using this medicine for longer periods of time? ## Astin contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, you're actually very fortunate that you've been able to take it for so long and not experience any major side effects from it. Learn more Astin details here. However, any side effects would have shown up by now, if you were going to experience them. How well has it worked for you?

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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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Is it ok to break 80 mg tablets in half to acheive 40mg dose? ## Of course it is! You would be far better and cheaper if you were to buy a good generic atorvastatin though, as Lipitor is exceedingly overpriced. 80mg is a HUGE dosage of atorvastatin, and is equivalent in potency to almost 160mg Simvastatin, which many consider the superior statin. Have you recently suffered a stroke or myocardial infarction? ## It is okay to do so, as long as the medication is not time released, and your doctor approves. My cardiologist often prescribes some of my medications in a higher dosage, so I can cut them in half, since it is often cheaper that way. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Atorvastatin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any othe...

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I want to know the side effects of taking Ecosporin AV150/20 for prolonged period ## Ecosprin-AV contains the active ingredients Aspirin and Atorvastatin, it is used as a blood thinner and to help lower cholesterol levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Learn more Aspirin details here. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. With long term use, the Aspirin could cause damage to the lining of the stomach. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I successfully underwent Angioplasty in September 2010 for a blockage of about 60%. Various tablets were precribed then and now they have been reduced considerably. No complaint of Chest pain etc even for TMT. The Treadmill test for inducible ischemia is negative. Now only Tab. Prolomet XL-25 and E...

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Is there any inforation about the combination of Atorvastatin 10mg + Metformin hydrochloride (as Extended release) 500 mg tablets? If yes pl. provide the details about the combination. ## There are no interactions listed between the two medications, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Metformin is an oral anti-diabetic medications, that also has several other medical uses. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, low blood sugar and flatulence. More details: Atorvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol levels and its side effects may include: nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches. More details: Are there any other questions? ## Are their on going clinical trails on combination on metformin + atorvastatin ## is there is any brand avaiable ...

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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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