Atorvastatin Leg

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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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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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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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'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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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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Do Atorvastatin tablets reduce cholesterol? ## Fibrovas actually contains 10mgs of Atorvastatin and 200mgs of Fenofibrate, both of which can help lower cholesterol. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and sinusitis. Read more: Is there any other information you need? ## My age is 39/. My Total cholesterol was 252 in Feb. 2010. Dr. prescribed me T.Fibrovas 10. I took it for at least 8 months regularly then discontinued for about 5 months as I developed cramps in my Rt. leg at just above the Ankle jt. Now In Aug. 2011 my cholesterol is 312 with VLDL 28., Triglcr. 139. Alkaline Phosphate 193, Bld. suger 98 ( Fasting ), Bld. Urea 33. Should I take this medicine regularly, What is the Harm if I m taking it on alternate day.Although I m reguler on walk for ...

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What are the side effects of ecosprin AV 150? Can it cause nose bleeds? ## Ecosprin contains Aspirin and Atorvastatin, it is used to help thin your blood and lower your cholesterol. And yes, since it works as blood thinner, bleeding can be a side effect of this medication. You may also experience: nausea, drowsiness, stomach irritation and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: If you're experiencing bleeding while on this, it could be dangerous. Have you spoken to your doctor, yet? ## iam taking ecosprin 150av from past two years ,my skin is drying up specially in the joints, knees ,&in the palm of legs and inthose parts i feel heavy iching sensation,please let me know the remedy for this . with regards asgar ## Asgar, the Atorvastatin in this has been known to cause dry skin in some ...

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I am using atolip80 for 3months now due to high cholesterollevel of 12.8. Now my neck is swollen and my tongue. Little feve and chest pain. Can the atolip be the problem. They give me atolip80 and ecotrin81mg to drink together. Thankyou ## From what I could gather, atorlip (atorvastatin) lists the following side effects that may help explain what you've been experiencing: -swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs -difficulty breathing or swallowing -fever -chest pain -flu-like symptoms Because these are all listed as "severe" side effects, it is highly recommended that you contact your doctor immediately for further advice on what appropriate action should be taken. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Atorvastatin De...

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side effect ## Avas contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## my father aged 72 is taking avas 20 from last 15 days and now facing problem of joint pain. pleasease suggest me the suitable substitute or advise what should be done ## I am feeling side effect Avas-20 contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is prescribed by my Doctor to help lower cholesterol. I have pain and swelling in left hand Please advise what to due? ## My mother age 67 and she is suffering from paralysis,thyriod,diebetics and heart problems. Both legs not work, she taken avas 20 last two years, now these days her body s...

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Since, two years I have been taking these two medicines regularly. Now, I hope there are side effects. The problem is my hands & legs gets numb when I sit or lay atleast for 10/20 minutes in the same position. Should I start taking these medicines with a gap of 5/7 days a week will this help in reducing the numbness in my body or should stop taking these medicines ## Both of them can have effects on your circulation, so you may be on too high of a dosage. Metosartan contains Metoprolol and Telmisartan, both of which are used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Learn more Telmisartan details here. The Ecosprin AV contains Aspirin and Atorvastatin, it is used as a blood thinner and to help lower cholesterol. Learn more ...

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I am on this tab for the last one year for controlling the cholesterol level as advised. I want to know any drastic side effects of this tab for prolonged use, especially for liver function... LDL is under control( 85.0 mg/dL two months back, when checked).. Pl. help ## Statix-EZ contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Every medication carries certain risks, with long-term use. There are some associated with this that generally occur after 1 to 2 years of use and may include: severe night time leg cramps that interfere with sleep, loss of bone density, decrease alcohol tolerance and lowered liver function. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Been diagonised as "small ischemic foci in b/l fronto-p...

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