Atorva 20

Sir, i am using the atorva20 m past from 6 months, the price is very high, then i have gone for zivast20 price is low but i am getting the boby pains, head ach. why and can i continue the zivast20 or please precribe the medicine. pls help in this matter and mail me to my mail id ## Zivast contains the same active ingredient as what was in the Atorva, which is Atorvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. As to the problems you are experiencing, those are normal side effects associated with this medication, you may also start to experience some joint pain. Have you discussed these problems with your doctor? Normally side effects should peak out and then start to taper off in severity, however, if they don't or get more problematic, you may need to change to a different medicati...

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As I am a fatty woman one of my causion sugested me to eat atrova20 for thin .Is this is the right medicine to eat? ## No, Atorvastatin will not help with weight loss. It is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorva details here. The best and safest way to lose weight is through a proper diet and exercise program. Have you consulted your doctor for advice?

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My doctor prescribed Atorva 40 mg tablets first for 1 month when my cholesterol was 388 MG/DL. When cholestorol, hdl & ldl levels became normal, he prescribed for 3 moths; again now after lipid test which is normal he has prescribed the same dose for 3 more months. Is it needed? Why not 20 mg or 10 mg when lipid is normal? ## My doctor prescribed Atorva 40 mg tablets first for 1 month when my cholesterol was 388 MG/DL. When cholestorol, hdl & ldl levels became normal, he prescribed for 3 moths; again now after lipid test which is normal he has prescribed the same dose for 3 more months. Is it needed? Why not 20 mg or 10 mg when lipid is normal? ## While your levels may be normal, now, your doctor does want to prevent them from getting high, again. In addition, the lower they are...

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taking lipitor 20 then got another script for the above ## Hi, Pam! I can see where this might be confusing. Atorvastatin is just the active ingredient in Lipitor, so it's the generic for it, but is still the same medication. This medication is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Lipitor details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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I have been taking the atorva 20 mg for the past 20 months, but the price is very high. Please advise me a low price alternative that's similar. ## I'm not sure where you are located to know what else is available for you to use. However, Atorva contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it used to help lower cholesterol, so you could try asking your pharmacist/chemist if there is a generic available. There are also several other Statin class medications on the market, so you could speak to your doctor and see if there is one that is available as a generic that you could use instead of the Atorva. Are there any other questions? ## My father got bypass surgery for his heart. He used Atorva 20 which is very costly. He may try Atarex 25 instead of Atova 20. Are both the same medi...

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Looking for information re side effects of atorvastatin (atolip) 20 mg. ## Atorvastatin is used for lowering blood cholesterol. Headache is the most common side effect, occurring in more than 10% of patients. Side effects that occur in 1-10% of patients taking atorvastatin include: * Weakness * Insomnia and dizziness. * Chest pain and peripheral edema. * Rash * Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea. * Urinary tract infection * Arthralgia, myalgia, back pain, arthritis * Sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, rhinitis * Infection, flu-like syndrome, allergic reaction. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I was using Zivaste E 20 b...

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Ihave been taking atorvastatain 10 mg since 05/2016 I have sever liquid stools and some I do not make it to the bathroom and I sure you now what happens. is this a side effct and what are the ither side effects. I also take Lisinopril 20mg ,bupropion hcl xl 300mg daily, thiothixene 5 mg 1 four time a day,paroxetine20mg 1 every eveing, meyoprolol tart 25 mg 2x a day. please help me with this between the runs the incotonice and the insomnia I going nuts but think clear. ## Hello, Cupcake1! How are you doing? Has there been any change? I'm more inclined to suspect that it may be due to the Thiothixene, the medication information does contain a warning that if you experience severe, bothersome diarrhea, you should inform your doctor and may have to switch to a different medication. The ...

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i am 74 yr old male. Chlorestrol normal, but on advice of Doctor. Wouldit be OK to reduce dosage to 10 mg? ## Hello, Nestro31! How are you? If your doctor has instructed you to lower the dose, it would be best to do as they've directed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My husband was similar, so he weaned himself off the Statin (I forget which one it was) couldn't get any logical answer from the doc as to why not. He now takes no statins, and cholesterol is non existant.

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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 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

I am 78 year old male from India. I am diabetic but under control and mild bp under control. My cholestrol level is 113, Tryglycerides 166, HDL 46, LDL 32 and VLDL 35 as on 16th dec 2020. Previously as on 15/9/2019 cholestrol is 111, tryglycerides 134, HDL 43, LDL 32 and VLDL 35. I have been taking Atorvostatin 10 mg since many years. But when this tryglycerides level is 166 from 134 recently , I feel i should raise the dosage and would like to take 20 mg atorvostatin. Since I am diabetic, i think i am not supposed to stop atorvostatin. Can i increase the dosage from 10 mg to 20 mg? Is there any harm in doing so? Kindly advise. ## Hi Veera, First a few questions, what type of diabetic are you? And do you have any other health issues like thyroid, liver etc and what other meds are you ta...

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After my CABG on 09.09.2010, I am taking Clopitab - A 150 Mg daily one after lunch as directed by my Cardiologist/surgeon. Since last week I am going through Arrhythmia (irregular Heart bits - skipping 10 - 12 bits / min out of 80 -90 bits with Blood pressure 130/90 hg/mm) Is it due to the side effect of the following tablets I am taking daily as per the prescription? 1. Clopitab - A 150 Mg (After lunch) 2. Embeta XR 25 Mg (After Breakfast) 3. Atorva 10 MG (After dinner) Waiting for your responce /advice, as the Local Medical Officer is totally helpless regarding any suggestion/advice regarding the above subject matter. ## Copitab-A contains the active ingredients Clopidogrel and Aspirin, it is used as a blood thinner and to inhibit clotting. Side effects may include: nausea, stomach ir...

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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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I have always had normal cholesterol but a year ago was diagnosed with a 40 percent blockage of carotid artery. I started taking atorvastatin 20 mg and this past March my new doc raised it to 40 mg. A month ago I started getting joint pain all over. My internist ran blood tests and I was negative for Lyme and RA. However, blood tests showed some indication I have inflammation possibly related to some form of arthritis. I will be seeing a rheumatologist very soon. Could atorvastatin be the cause? ## Hello, Isabel! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. And yes, these statin medications are very well known for causing joint and muscle pain as a side effect. In some cases, it's been so severe that the people had to stop taking the medication. Thus, there's a good chanc...

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Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (trade names Liptruzet, Atozet) is a cholesterol lowering combination drug. In the United States, it was approved in May 2013, by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia as adjunctive therapy to diet.[1] It has also been approved to reduce elevated total cholesterol and elevated LDL in patients diagnosed with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia as ...

Since more tha one yr i am taking Atorvastatin 20 mg,but know i have very bad knee pain in above muscel.This tablet can cause this pain,pl advice. ## Since last year after my Angioplasty iam asked to have Atorvastath 20 mg,but know i have very bad knee pain in above muscle.This tablet can cause this pain,pl advice. Iam from India. ## Yes, Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol can cause muscle and joint aches, as a side effect. Have you talked to your doctor about it? If it is very severe and causing your problems, you may need to try a different medication.

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I took a double dose of my Carvedilol 3.125mg and my Atorvastatin 20mg by accident and need to know if this could possibly hurt me as I have congestive heart failure? ## I accidentally took my Carvederol Bllod Pressure medicine at 9 pm and 11 pm can that hurt me ## @Sue & Debbie, Sorry to hear about the mishap. I noticed that it's been several weeks since the timing of this incident... How are you two feeling at the moment? Did either of you ever end up experiencing any unusual side effects or had to go to the emergency room? Generally in cases like this, the best thing to do is contact your doctor immediately and/or poison control just to be on the safe side. For your own peace of mind, their hotline # is 1-800-222-1222. My theory is that if this was only a one time occurrence ...

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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 have been taking atorvastatin 20mg and metfomin for the last 3 weeks. I feel some sort of dizziness almost every day. but not severe. Also I like to eat some grape fruit m maybe 3 - 5 full fruit . I have seen many articles on net say grape fruit will interact with atorvastatin when taken in juice form more than 1 liter a day. I dont know how to determine on this intake. I jst like to eat some grape fruits only. Can you please advise..