Side Effects In Aztor 20mg

i am 58 years old, as doctor advised the aztor 20mg after dinner, i am presently suffring from anxiety, bp is it suited ## Aztor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, this is used to help lower cholesterol levels in your body, not to treat anxiety. Common side effects may include; nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I just wanted to know whether aztor 10mg and torvacol 20mg are the same (containing atorvastatin)? And how long can u take them? My doc told me to take aztor 10, but in the gulf u don't get these meds. Please reply. ## Hello, Victor! How are you? Yes, they both contain Atorvastatin, so they are interchangeable and you should take it as long as your doctor deems it safe for you to do so. The U.S. 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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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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I had quintuple open heart bypass surgery 3 months ago and am currently on the following medication: Morning: 1. half tab Betaloc ZOK 100mg indefinitely 2. 1 tab Ferrous Sulphate 200mg indefinitely 3. 1 tab Aztor 20mg lifelong 4. 1 tab Pantocid 20mg Afternoon: 1. half tab Amlodepin 5mg 3 yrs 2. 1 tab Ecosprin 150mg lifelong 3. 1 tab Clopidogrel 75mg 1 yr 4. 1 tab Pantocid 20mg I was a little concerned about the Clopidogrel & Pantocid combo upon reading the info on Plavix (Clopidogrel) - Side Effects - Research | Wanderings I am also very worried about the Statin drug Aztor after reading info at Do YOU Take Any of These 11 Dangerous Cholesterol Drugs? I have had 3 so-called virus infections during the last 3 months. I feel extremely exhausted and have lost a lot of muscle since my op...

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I want to know the advantages of this medicine ## Aztor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is commonly used to help lower cholesterol, since elevated levels increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## My doctor has prescribed me Aztor 20mg daily for my high cholesterol level.I am a diabetic on oral hypoglycaemic drug-Glymepride and Metformin.May I know the adverse effects of these drugs on my kidneys in prolong usage?.Please!!

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I am a 61 yrs old male-no heaert problems but my total cholesterol was 200 but my HDL was 34 and triglicerates was 180 I was put onto aztor-once my levels become good can I stop the medicines and follow a good diet and natural remedies