Atorvastatin Forums (Page 3)

My mother who is 66 years old has diabetes, hypertension, and a cholesterol problem. Her ultrasound scanning shows grade 2 renal parenchyma changes. My mother takes human mixtard insulin, metolar 25mg, cilacar 20mg, angispan tr 2.5, gabaneuron 100, pantop 40 and atorvastatin 20mg. Are there any side effects associated with these medications?

Will this medication cause severe pain in your legs and ankles ## Atorvastatin, like it's fellow statin medications, can cause aches, pains and all kinds of odd side effects in some people that take it and it results in many people having to stop it and try something else. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. So yes, you will want look into what your other options are. Are you still on it? ## I stopped 10ml atorvastatin a few dsys ago as my joints are in pain. back .leg spasms feel like im being stabbed with a knife .im off work on sick for 2weeks minumum.doctor gave me antidepressants!!!!! Im not taking them ## I stopped 10ml atorvastatin a few days ago as my joints are in pain. back .leg spasms feel like im being stabbed with a knife .im off work on sick for 2weeks minumum.doctor...

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I've been experiencing muscle pain while taking Atorvastatin / Lisinopril, and have to take Co-Codamol just to be able to move and do simple jobs. I don't want to take statins at all, but I do take coQ10 60mg. Please advise. ## It is most likely due to the Atorvastatin, it is well known to cause joint/muscle aches in some people that take it, according to NIH reports. How long have you been taking it? It may also cause nausea, dizziness, and headache. Have you informed your medical provider of this issue? You may need to try a different medication. ## My advice is to cease taking this drug after you inform your doctor. Statins attack our muscles, and that includes our heart, which is our No. 1 muscle. That is a major reason why cardiac failure rates have zoomed since the introdu...

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Do i need to get doctors recommendation before i take Livolin Forte for health maintain. Do Livolin harm to health people for long term consume ## It you have any health conditions, or take any medications, then yes, you should check your doctor. Even though Livolin Forte is just a nutritional supplement, it can sometimes cause some adverse effects with some health conditions, or medications. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i want to know where to buy here in manila atorvastatin, livolin,co-approvel,energin and janumet coz in mercury drus too expensive ## i want to know where to buy here in manila atorvastatin, livolin,co-approvel,energin and janumet coz in mercury drugs store is too expensive ## HERE TO BUY A CHEAPER MEDICINE LIKE ENERGIN,LIVOLIN,ATORVASTATIN,CO-APPROVEL AND...

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My medication has been changed from Zimvastatin to Atorvastatin since which time I have experienced severe pain in joints throughout my body and especially in the joints in my spine. Also extreme weakness and feeling unwell. ## Common side effects while taking Atorvastatin are: Constipation, headache, upset stomach, gas, and possible weakness. More serious side effects are severe reactions that can effect your joints, or bones. Chest pain, change in urine and stool color, flu like symtoms must seek medical attention right away. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I switched from Lipitor to Aspavar and am experiancing erectile dysunction. Is this a possible side effect? I take no other medication an...

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My mother is taking Atorvastatin but she keeps going to the bathroom a lot. So, we were wondering if this is a water pill? ## No, this is a statin medication that is used to help lower cholesterol. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle ache. However, frequent urination is a possible side effect of most medications, one can never know how any given medication will affect anyone that takes it. How often is she going? Is she on any other medications? ## Actually there are many reports that it will make your urine patterns irregular.

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For 6 months I visited my doctor who did angioplasty for me. On the 6th month my doctor prescribed me DEPLATT-CV (one capsule a day). On both of my legs below the ankle swelling occurs. Is it because of this capsule administered to me? It contains Atorvastatin which was discontinued by my doctor earlier due to the same problem (now experienced in legs) in my palm and fingers. In my case, I feel that the Atorvastatin component in DEPLATT-CV is the reason behind it. Has anyone else been met with such a problem before? Please reply. ## Deplatt-CV contains Aspirin, Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel, it is used to prevent clotting, thin the blood and reduce cholesterol. And yes, the Atorvastatin could cause the edema/fluid retention that you are experiencing. One thing you can do, on your own, to...

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Oval small pill with 10 on the back and the front is smooth. I found it and would love to know what it could be? I have grandchildren and I would hate for them to have gotten a hold of it. Help. ## Hi Catherine, Based on my research, Atorvastatin calcium (10mg) is an oval white film-coated tablet imprinted with "10" on one side and blank on the other. This medication is indicated for use in lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels. For further verification, the manufacturer is reported to be Mylan Pharmaceuticals and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 0378-3950. You can also view an image by clicking on the NDC link above or by visiting the manufacturer's product page at: mylan.com/products/product-catalog/product-profile-page?id=770d42 I hope this helps!

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I have recently been taking two new medications: atorvastatin 40 mg, and lisinopril 10 mg, along with oxycodone + acetaminophen 5/325. On my recent urine test for oxycodone it came back negative for oxycodone. Could the new meds have caused this? ## Yes this is a big issue it has just happened to myself after 13year of never having an issue Lisinopril does in fact create a false negative. It has been proven by the FDA. Trying to tell should be easy but they Mine didn't want to believe it and discharged me after a decade of never drinking smoking and just taking what he gives me. look it up I did all night, It is even in your side effect paperwork you get from the pharmacy. It causes you to drink more sweat more thus eliminating the amount in your system. Sorry this sucks, You DR sho...

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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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Can Aztor 20 lower you platelet count? My platelet count was 281 last week and the only change in my medication was that I have been advised to switch from rose day 10 mg to Aztor 20. My platelet count in a span of 8 to 10 days has dropped to 128. Do Aztor tablets contain Atorvastatin? ## Yes, that is the active ingredient in them, and yes, it has been known to cause this as a side effect, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications?

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My Atorvastatin from the same pharmacy (Walmart) had GRE on the label one time and LEG on the same medicine the next time. What does GRE and LEG mean? Are they different? ## No, it is the same medication, those are just abbreviations for the manufacturers, since this is a generic. For example, the GRE usually stands for Greenstone, which is the name of a pharmaceutical manufacturer. The FDA lists the typical side effects for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is Lipitol a statin? What is the main ingredient? ## Yes, it is a statin that contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has your doctor told you to take it? It has recently been found in studies that high cholesterol does not cause heart disease and strokes, as first thought, though more studied do need to be done to confirm these findings.

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Iam was taking aztor 10 for 2 years daily as prescribed by my cardiologist.The Doctor advised me to continue taking Aztor 10 through out. He also advised me for 4 kms walk ever day. I started parcticising Suryanamaskaram & Practiced yoga and lost 7 kg body weight though iam not overweight and my LDL and Total Cholesterol is within the limits. I stopped taking Aztor 10. will my Cholesterol level increase. should i continue Aztor 10 even if my Cholesterol level and LDL is in control ## Aztor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and is commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Yes, in many cases these medications are still continued, even after cholesterol levels have returned to normal. The reason for this is because, they can start rising, again, if the medication is stopped. U...

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l started taking atorvastatincalcium ( 10mg) almost 2 months ago when my doctor discovered that l have a plaque in my neck muscle and l was told it will reduce or dissolve this pllaque but ever since l started talking it ,l have experience alot of issues like my leg muscles just cotracting with me doing anything and this night the muscle in my forehead won't stop contracting and tbis gives me a sort of worry. ## Those can be typical side effects of this medication, additionally, some modern research has shown that taking them to lower cholesterol is not necessary, though as with most other findings, more studies need to be done. The NIH lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, and headache. How are you feeling, now? Has there been any change?

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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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what is color of tablet ## All of the Aspavor (atorvastatin) tablets I've seen from 10mg all the way to 40mg dosages are either white or yellow in color; mostly white though. Is there an imprint or marking on the specific tablet in question? If so, I may be able to look it up for you and verify the color. I hope this helps! ## Ek gebruik Aspavor 10mg vir die afgelop 3 weke met baie newe effekte. Kan ek dit staak om te gebruik? ## Hi, I am a female, 37 years old. Throughout this year I have discovered terrible symptoms like pains shooting throughout my body. It feels like my clothes are irritating me and getting cold shivers everywhere in my body. I am since the beginning of this year on Aspavor 40 mg. I did not have this symptoms before on Adco Simvastatan. Can the Aspavor do this t...

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For what purpose is it given? To reduce cholesterol or to thin blood? ## This medication contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol, and Clopidogrel, which is used to help prevent blood clotting, so the answer is that it is used for both. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, joint/muscle aches, and easy bruising. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Have a pill... white, round, a little thick, has 40 on one side and nothing (no score mark or company logo) on the other. Has a smooth surface, not rough, appears to be prescription. Any ideas? ## White round tablet with the number 40 on one side and nothing on the other side. What is this. Pill? ## I found a 40mg Atorvastatin tablet that meets this description, it's most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i have a small white pill 40 onone side says on the borttle water pillnot sure ## What is a small white pill with a slash 40 on one side & I'm unable to see to read the other #'s or if it has any letters. Ty...

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Hi, I have high cholestrol levels. My doctor has prescribed me AZTOR 20mg. Should i take this medicine for life or is it something to be used for some few months? ## Hi caty, Actually this is a good dyslipidaemic agent.. Take control in your diet. and you can stop this tablet, or else u have to take it life long.. ## I have high cholesterol and my doctor prescribed Lipitor. I was not able to purchase it from the drugstore, so I bought the generic brand, Aztor 20. Will it have the same effect as the brand named one? ## Yes, they both contain the same active ingredient, Atorvastatin, which is commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## I have cholesterol a...

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