Atorva 80 Mg

Atorvastatin Calcium - 80 mg - does it contain Acetaminophen or Aspirin? ## No, the active ingredient is exactly what you listed, Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach pain and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## Exactly what is atorvastatin calcium 80 mg? A friend stopped taking it, but since I take both atorvastatin AND calcium would this be a good choice for me? ## Where can I fill a prescription for this medication "HLA 80" (Atorvastatin calcium 80mg) Sandoz brand? Is it available anywhere? Thanks.

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Information is Atorvastatin 80mg, is it a good statin ## Hello, Jody! How are you? It is as good and effective as any other statin medication used for lowering cholesterol. It will really depend on how well it works for you. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I m taking Atocor 80 mg for ladt 8 month now. Feeling joint pain specially my legs and thigh joints. Actully last year my total cholestrol was 8.5 then I started ad my dictor prescribed to take for 1 year or more. Now my cholestrol has come down to 5.2..so shud I continue to take as my Triglsride still high... ## Hello, Softy! How are you? Yes, Atorvastatin can cause joint and muscle pain as a side effect. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. However, these types of side effects tend to stick around and usually force people to stop taking it. Have you contacted your doctor? They should be able to suggest an alternative medication that you can try.

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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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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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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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what is this used for. my mother is having high BP 150/80. No complications in ECHO/ECG. ## WHAT USES OFSTORVAS 10 ## this is good way to get lot of knolege ## Storvas contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach pain and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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was switched to Atorvastatin 80mg tab MFG:Sandoz. when you open bottle, pills smell like they were soaked in alcohol. ## Hi flor, From what I could gather, there are actually many reports filed about the strong smell and taste of this medication. Enough to warrant a recall back in 2010: "From August 2010 through December 2010, Pfizer recalled specific bottles of LIPITOR (atorvastatin calcium) tablets (40 mg only) due to a small number of reports of an uncharacteristic odor related to the bottles in which LIPITOR is packaged. A medical assessment has determined that the odor is not likely to cause adverse health consequences in patients taking LIPITOR. There is no need to take any action if you take LIPITOR; please continue to take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. Howeve...

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I'm taking losartan 100mg and atorvastatin 80 mg. I also take 45 units of Humalog, 80 units of Levemir, 500 mg metformin, carvedilol once a day, bumetanide and amlodipine 10 mg. I took all this for a long time. I started breaking out with about 200 hives all over my legs and side of my body. Can you please tell me what it could be? I had to quit taking all my medication except my sugar shot and I started adding one pill at a time. As soon as I got to that amlodipine and I took 70 units of my leveremir the next morning I broke out all over, so I quit and just took two 45 unit doses and I was okay. Can someone help me please? Thank you. ## Hi Tony, Sorry to hear about your situation. Because you're taking so many medications it may be challenging to determine exactly which ones ar...

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after angioplasty i am taking ecospirin 150, prasugrel 10, atorva 80, nikoran 5, now am suffring strong headache. ## I have been prescribed tablet nicopress 5 mg twice a day. I am suffereing from severe headache. I have been diagnosed with block in LAD and advised to undergo Angioplasty. ## The bad headaches are a very common side effect of Nicorandil, which is the active ingredient in these medications. Learn more Nicorandil details here. In this case, due to the complicated medical conditions and other medications involved, the best suggestion I can make to both of you is to contact your respective doctors and ask what's safe for you to use to relieve the headache. In most cases, heart patients can use Paracetamol, but I am not a doctor, so I am not sure what's safe for you. L...

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Ranozex 500mg What for the medicine is used ## I have been advised to take 1 tab of Ranozex 500 mg and Calaptin 80 1 TDS. But, has been advised to stop use of Atorvastatin, which i was using for about 2 years. ## This medication contains the active ingredient Ranolazine, sold in the US under the brand name Ranexa. This is an anti-anginal medication. It has profound benefits for some users, since it does not increase heart rate or blood pressure. You can read more about this medication here: As to the switch, there is no possible way we can know your doctor's reasoning for that. I suggest following their advice and asking them any questions you may have about why they switched your medication regimen. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Will Urimax 0.4 mg daily at bed time help? How long has this drug to be taken to get relief? ## I am 80years old. I have mild bph. yet no discomfort while passing urine. I get up only once during the night to urinate, Thereafter I just walk for a few minutes , then I am comfortable enough to sleep again. I have been on Atorvastatin 10mg daily for about six months due to hyperchlorestima My only other problem is feeling of burning sensation on the soles of both feet while resting in supine position. I live in a warm country, Colombo Sri Lanka.

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PD 155 on one side and 10 on the other on a white pill, what is it? ## This tablet contains Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate 10 mg (NDC 59762-0155). Inactive Ingredients: - Calcium Carbonate - Candelilla Wax - Croscarmellose Sodium - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Type H) - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Hypromelloses - Polyethylene Glycols - Talc - Titanium Dioxide - Polysorbate 80 Ref: DailyMed ## I need to now about a pill marked PD 155 10. Any information on it out there?

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Small white oval shaped pill with PD 155 and the number 10 on the reverse side. ## This tablet contains Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate 10 mg (NDC 59762-0155). Inactive Ingredients: - Calcium Carbonate - Candelilla Wax - Croscarmellose Sodium - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Type H) - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Hypromelloses - Polyethylene Glycols - Talc - Titanium Dioxide - Polysorbate 80 Ref: DailyMed ## I would like to know what this pill is prescribed for. It was given to my child. ## The pill given to my child is white in color, oval shaped, with PD 155 on one side and the other side has 10.

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I have a white oblong pill. On one side is APO the other side has ATV20. Is this 20 mg of atorvastatin calcium? ## Yes, this is a 20mg Atorvastatin tablet, which is most commonly used to help treat high cholesterol (NDC 60505-2579). Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Inactive Ingredients: - Calcium Acetate - Croscarmellose Sodium - Sodium Carbonate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Magnesium Stearate - Silicon Dioxide - Hypromelloses - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Polyethylene Glycol 8000 - Titanium Dioxide Ref: DailyMed

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White oval pill with 20 on one side and PD 156 on the other side, please ID. ## This tablet contains Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate 20 mg (NDC 59762-0156), a medication used to help lower cholesterol. Inactive Ingredients: - Calcium Carbonate - Candelilla Wax - Croscarmellose Sodium - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Type H) - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Hypromelloses - Polyethylene Glycols - Talc - Titanium Dioxide - Polysorbate 80 Ref: DailyMed ## pink pill 910 and ucb on other side

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I am taking Metroprolol (minax 50) half a tablet twice a day and have been on them since having a stent in July 13. For the last few months I have been getting up every two hours to urinate through the night...Is this a side effect please? I am also on Clopidogrel 75, Alorvastating 80mg and 100 mg Aspirin a day. ## Hello, Suzanne! How are you? The Metoprolol can cause more frequent urination, but it's usually not that extreme. Learn more Metoprolol details here. I'm kind of prone to think that it's more likely due to the Atorvastatin, it has caused that type of problem for many people that had to take it. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Have you contacted your doctor about it? ## Thank you for your response! I have just got back from Doctor and he is testing for infect...

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Found this oval medium sized white pill with no scoring, just 20 on one side and either GD or CD or 6D on the other side. Anyone know what this is? I'm in Canada. ## Looks like I may have come across an exact match to your pill on a Canadian webpage: "Each white, elliptical, film-coated tablet, embossed with "20" on one side and "GD" on the other, contains Atorvastatin 20 mg." Nonmedicinal ingredients: calcium carbonate, candelilla wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, polysorbate 80, and simethicone emulsion. Ref: chealth.canoe.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=5374 I hope this helps!

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PD158 one side white oval other side 80 ## Found an exact match it's Atorvastatin Calcium 80 mg, which is used for lowering blood cholesterol. 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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NDC Database

Atorvastatin Calcium 80 mg Oral Tablet by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: LU;A19 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68180-638-02, 68180-638-06, 68180-638-09