Side Effects Of Tab Atorvastatin

I am taking half tablets of Atorvastatin. Is it harmful? What are the side effects? ## Atorvastatin is used for lowering blood cholesterol. Common side effects may include: Gas, constipation, stomach ache, and feeling weak. 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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to reduce cholesterol level which are the best medicin with less side effect instead of above tablet 5 mg ## There is really no way to say which one would be better for any single person, because everyone can react to a medication differently. The Statin drug class all carry the risks of the same side effects and the only thing you can really do is try them and see how they affect you. Have you discussed this with your doctor? ## i need to redoce triglyciride without medication. im 40 and my TG is 250mg/dl.

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My blood cholestrol is 250, so is it apprpriate to take atorvastatin IP 10 mg.what are its side effects? My age is 40 yr. ## Hello, Mukund! How are you? Which cholesterol level is 250? There are usually several that are tested, such as LDL and HDL. Has your doctor advised you take this medication? Atorvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol, but it can cause some side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here.

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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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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 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 take lipitor at night after I eat. Is this ok or should I take it with my meal. because I also take amlopodine at that time. ## If that's what works for you, then there is really no reason to change it. This medication can actually cause some problematic side effects in some people and taking it after eating helps to minimize the risk of them occurring. Learn more Lipitor details here. Did your doctor suggest you do it differently?

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i want know about the telmisartan and atorvastatin tablet side effect ## Atorvastatin is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol and its side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Telmisartan is an ARB that's commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more Telmisartan details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Are there any long term side effects from taking tonact tg tab continuously? ## I have high BP. My Doctor prescribed BP tablets and he informed me that I have high cholesterol, then he prescribed Tonact-tg tablets. I am using those tablets from the last 1 and half months. I am experiencing some side effects. I am not getting that much of a libido compared to what I had previously. Is the tablet the cause for this? ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. Tonact-TG contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Fenofibrate, it is a combination medication that is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects can include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. And it is difficult to say how any medication is going to affect any...

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I am 38 years old. My triglycerides 664, HDL-29 and LDL-133. My doctor advised me to take Fibator tablet containing atorvastatin 10 mg and fenofibrate BP 145 mg. for 3 months course. Four months back my triglycerides was 321, HDL-31 and LDL-133 then my doctor I had used these tablets for 3 months as per the advise of same doctor but the triglecerides levels are increased from 321 to 664. Again he advised to use these tablets for 3 more months. Kindly advise whether these tables to be used continuously to decrese triglycerides and increase HDL and also advise me whether the regular medication may cause any side effects. ThankQ ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. For this medication, they may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/musc...

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What side effects are possible with Avas 10 What form(s) does Avas10 come in ## Avas contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol and it is usually available in tablet form. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## what is the side effects of tablet AVAS D.i have suger BP and colestrol. ## boldly think about good thinks coming into your life

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I would like to know the side effects of Tonact 10 on person who is 81. ## Tonact 10 contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, this is used to help lower cholesterol. The side effects don't change, because a person is elderly, but they can be more pronounced. These may include: nausea, headache, weakness and dizziness. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## tonact tablet was advice by doctor for my husband cholesterol.so i would like to know what are the side effect of this medicine? ## i would like to know the side effects of tonact10...i have been prescribed bu a doctor but i am quite sensitive to allopathic medicines so is there any sideeffct of this medicine?? ## MY DOCTOR HAS ADVICED ME TO START ROSUMAC - 10 AS MY LDL IS 160 AND HDL IS 42. I AM ALREADY T...

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1)Are these medicines are similar in nature to work on lowering Cholesterol levels. 2) What are the side effects when we use these tablets/capsules 3) If so , Which of these has least side effect ## No medication is actually similar to nature, that's why they are classified as medications that require government regulation. The NIH lists the typical side effects of both as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. It really depends on which one works for you. Which one has your doctor recommended?

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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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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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Do atorvastatin calcium tablets cause breathlessness and heavy breathing if the tablet is taken after a meal, particularly when one is walking after having eaten and taken the tablet? If so, what does it mean? ## From my records I did not find anything stating that atorvastatin causes breathlessness or heavy breathing. There are other side effects while taking atorvastatin diarrhea, constipation, passing gas, headache, insomnia, joint pain, and/or dizziness. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## AFTER TAKING ATORVASTIN BRAND NAME ORVAS 10MG FOR A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS MY FRIEND DEVELOPED UNESINESS IN CHEST, STICHING PAINS, BREATHLESS NESS SOME TIMES, DIZZINESS WHEN WORKING WITH A SYSTEM AND MOST HAPPEND...

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brand name and marketing company for for Atorvastatin calcium10mg+ Telmisartan40 mg tablet in India ## It appears there are several companies that make it in India, some brand names include: Arbitel-AV, Telday-AV and Telsartan-AVR. This is a combination medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of heart failure as well as to lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint pain. You can read more on the medications here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am having fasting blood sugar level 118 and random level 144. Is there requirement of any medication or is it sufficient to have dietary control of sugar. My cholesterol level is 170.

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I have high cholesterol (total 252 - hdl 55 / ldl 16. triglycerides 216). My age is 37. My ECG is normal. The doctor suggested I take ecosprin tablets. Is it useful to me? Please give me your opinion. ## Aspirin/Ecosprin is used to help with heart health and blood thinning. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Have you started it, yet? What are you current levels?

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I want to know the side effects of taking Ecosporin AV150/20 for prolonged period ## Ecosprin-AV contains the active ingredients Aspirin and Atorvastatin, it is used as a blood thinner and to help lower cholesterol levels. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Learn more Aspirin details here. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. With long term use, the Aspirin could cause damage to the lining of the stomach. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I successfully underwent Angioplasty in September 2010 for a blockage of about 60%. Various tablets were precribed then and now they have been reduced considerably. No complaint of Chest pain etc even for TMT. The Treadmill test for inducible ischemia is negative. Now only Tab. Prolomet XL-25 and E...

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how efective is tonact tg tabs for trilycerides ## Tonact TG contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and it is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. It has effectively helped many people lower their cholesterol levels, but the only way to know if it will work for you is by trying it. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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