Can I Stop Taking Atorvastatin

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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Me and my husband we trying to have a baby and he is taking the lipogen atorvastatin every night, will they not stop him to get me pregnant, will they not effect his fertility?? ## Hello, Makay! How are you? No, according to the U.S. FDA, this medication has not been known to have any detrimental affect on male fertility. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Have you had any tests done, to see if there is a problem?

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I was diagnosed with high Cholesterol and put on Aspavor. I believe that it is causing side effects such as high uric acid, fatigue and joint pains. I decided to stop taking the medication and try nutrition and healthy food in stead however I was told this could be dangerous and stopping Aspavor may cause heart attack. Is this true and how can I safely stop the medication. ## Aspavor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and stopping it abruptly might cause some rebound effects, such as your cholesterol going back up suddenly to very high levels, which is what may cause a heart attack. Learn more Aspavor details here. Thus, it would be best to talk to your doctor, before taking any action, to be as safe as possible. Are there any other questions? ## I am currently on Bilocor 5 ,Am...

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Hi, I came off atorvastatin cold turkey 15 days ago. 12 days ago I started with this immense pressure in my head and face. It only goes away when I lay down and I've not got blurred vision. Is this a withdrawel effect? Thanks. ## Hello, Louise! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. It would be best to consult your doctor. When you stop such a medication cold turkey, there is a risk of developing blockages or clots, which could be causing the problem. It's best to have this checked out for your safety. The FDA lists the other possible withdrawal effects as including nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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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 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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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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I have run out of my prescription for Atorvastatin and had decided to start eating healthier and excercising. Unfortunately i cant afford to return to my doctor for advice on stipping the atorvastatin. Is it okay to stop Atorvastatin 10 mg cold turkey? ## Hello, Hart16! How are you? What did you decide to do? It would be best to consult your doctor, but stopping such a medication abruptly isn't actually considered dangerous. However, you may experience some withdrawal effects, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea.

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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'm getting a colon test done and can’t take blood thinners. Is Atorvastatin or Felodipine a blood thinner? Should I stop taking them prior to my test? ## Hello Ann, Technically no, neither medication is a blood thinner. According to DailyMed Atrovastatin is a medication to lower cholesterol and Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure by blocking calcium and relaxing blood vessels. Despite this both medications caution you to not take this medication prior to surgery. I strongly advise you contact your doctor to see if and when you should stop taking this medication.

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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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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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I have been taking clopidogrel 75mg + atorvastatin 10mg + metoprolol 10mg + telmisartan 40mg for the past 3 years since the date of my Bypass surgery. My doctor told me to use them life long, but are there any adverse effects that come with long term use? ## Hello, Krishna! How are you? To be quite honest and upfront, it is far more risky for you to stop taking them, if you have a heart condition, or high blood pressure. There are risks associated with the long-term use of any medication, according to NIH reports, but untreated high blood pressure, or heart issues could be fatal. Have you experienced any issues?

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I stopped lipitor on orders from a specialist... and now have a very itchy rash. Is it related? ## Frustrated, According to the National Institute of Health Lipitor contains the active ingredient atorvastatin, which is a drug used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. It does warn that some of the side effects of lipitor are different types of rashes that will occur throughout the cycle of using the drug. Some of these rashes will go away on their own but some are actual quite dangerous and should be looked at. It is warned that if the rash itches you should consult your doctor because it could spread and become more serious. Here are the reported rash types in descending order of severity. A minor rash will be red with some itching. It will look similar to blushing. Hive...

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Hi. I'm 75 years old. My cardiologist prescribed Deplatt Cv (Ecosprin 75 mg, Atorvastatin 10 mg, and Clopidogrel 75 mg) and I have been taking it since May of this year. Actually, i was diagnosed with Transient Ischemia in the year 1977. Initially for about 35 years I was taking ASA 50 (acetylsalicylic acid) and then from 2005 to 2017 (April), Ecosprin AV 75 mg. Now I am taking Deplatt Cv. I would like to undergo cataract removal in November and I would like to know how many days beforehand do I have to stop taking this drug and when to start it back up after the operation? Actually, I am a little bit scared to take this Clopdogrel. I wish to know, is it safe to take? No severe side effects? Kindly advise. ## That is entirely up to your surgeon, it can vary from a week, two weeks, i...

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I had some mini strocks and high blood pressure, but I never had high blood pressure, I had low always. I'm taking this atrolip for 6 months. Idont't have diabetes or cholesterol, I don't want to take anymore. It's ok if I 'm in good diet? My blood pressuer is fine now I'm taking Norsvasc ## My question is if I have to take Atrolip, because I had a plaque of cholesterol in my carotid artery. I don't have cholesterol for 20 years, but is something inside of the carotid, I don't want to take Atrolip anymore. Thanks ## Atrolip is reported to contain the active ingredient Atorvastatin (a.k.a. Lipitor), and is used for lowering blood cholesterol. If you were prescribed this medication by your doctor, it is highly recommended that you don't stop taking it a...

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i am using atorfit cv 10 mg since 10 months how long i should use this medicine i am suffering with joint and muscle pains ? ## Have you contacted your doctor? Atorfit-CV contains Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel, it is used to help lower cholesterol and inhibit blood clotting. The Atorvastatin in this could be what's causing the symptoms you're experiencing, it is very well known to do that and most people end up having to switch to a different a medication. Learn more: ## I am using Atorfit Cv10 for the past 6 months, I have developed joint and muscle pains, please advise me how to solve this problem and will the pain stops if the medicine is discontinued. ## Consult to your doctor atorvastatin may cause myalgia ie. Muscle pain it is commen side effect of statin but your dr can re...

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what are withdrawal symptoms ? ## HI, Prabhu! Lipicure TG contains Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate, it's used to help lower cholesterol. That said, it's not addictive like a narcotic or something would be, so you wouldn't suffer those severe types of withdrawal symptoms that can include nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. The problem with this type of medication is that a sudden withdrawal may actually cause your cholesterol levels to rise to dangerous levels. If you've been taking it for awhile, this happens because your body basically forgets how to balance them without the assist of the medication. Is your doctor aware that you're stopping it? You should make sure to consult with them first, for you own safety.

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My husband has recently started taking 20 mg lipitor and is experiencing severe joint discomfort after that .Doctor has advised to lower the dose to 10mg .How can we cope with this,if anyone has experienced the same. ## Lipitor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. The joint/muscle aches are very common side effects of this class of medications and in some people they are so severe that they have to discontinue use of the medication and try something else. Lowering the dose may help, but it could still take several weeks for those effects to taper off. Did his doctor suggest anything else he could use in the meantime to alleviate it? ## Thanks for the insight...his doctor has asked to stop that ,as according to him any other statin can cau...

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