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PEACH/PALE TAN UNSCORED ON BACK A ON FRONT 02 ON BACK ## Northstar RX lists this tablet as containing 20mgs of Atorvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. NDC code: 16714-0683 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything I can help with?

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Can I take atorvastatin at the same time as levothyroxine, at bedtime? Or are there any interactions if I do? ## No, you can't take Levothyroxine with anything else, it reduces its efficacy, according to FDA reports. It should be taken in the morning, on an empty stomach, with a small sip of water, an hour before eating or drinking anything else, according to FDA studies. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hair loss, and weight changes. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Atorvastatin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, headache, and hypotension. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## GM does drinking levothyroxine makes you gain weight and is it better to drink it in the morning . Is it ok to drink...

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Lmfao Ive found my one and only well probably as close as I'll ever get. I take kolnapin for panic and anxiety and A anti depressant mood stabilizer because I'm bipolar 1 with ptsd and I take blood thinners because I've had 2 strokes and like 4-5 days ago had a "mini stroke" and I also have epilepsy so let throw one more in the mix for fun ## I’m surprised I haven’t had a stroke but taking coverall for bp, Atorvastatin & Omerprazole I believe are cholesterol. Epilepsy’s been under control since I began Morphine. I’ve blamed everything on it since I was fine as far as my weight and appetite goes. No arthritiseither. Just your average junkie that detox programs never helped although a mild depressing or atleast a look at the idea may have he...

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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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Uses and function of this medicine? ## I am taking Atocor 40 mg everyday since past 4-5 months after i suffered from TIA. My latest HDL is 32, slightly low. Overall cholestoral is 111, which is pretty ok. My doctor is suggesting me to take this for atleast 2 years. Only thing is my HDL is low. do I need to take this for 2 years? kindly suggest and what are the side effects of taking this drug for long. I have heard that this causes problem in the heart... ## at present i am taking ATORVASTATIN 40 and have done for some time can these cause 1 tiredness 2 slight memory lose 3 back pains ## The weikepedia suggests that there are two side effects reported ( but not proved by clinical trials) of Atorvastatin intake namely memory loss and dizzyness. I am taking Atorvastatin for three years af...

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i am teking ecosprin av 75 last 4-5 years what tha side effect??????????????????????? ## I am taking ecosprin av 75 for the last 6 months. my chalostrol level is normal. what are the uses and side effects of this medicine. for how long I should take it. I am 59 ## What is use of ecosprin sv 75? ## Aspiring and Atorvastatin are used for blood thinning, heart health, and to help lower cholesterol. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach irritation, increased risk of bleeding, joint, and muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## sammat sharma (# 1) I had done angioplasty done 2 yrs and 8 more months back. I was taking clopilet 75 caps in the afternoon. Now dr has advised me to take ecosporin av 75 at night. Any tolera...

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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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I have been prescribed Aztor F(10/145) by my cardiologist alongwith other medicines like Deplatt 75 mg(OD); ecosprin 150 mg(OD), corbis 2.5 mg(OD); Ramistar 5 mg OD; glyciphase 500 mg BD, pantocid 40 mg. I have not been able to find detailed information about Aztor F(10/145) either on the net or on discussion forum. The medicine is also not commonly available with chemists. Can any one tell me about the second salt (apart from Atorvastatin) contained in the medicine and what are its properties.combination of salts contained in this ## My total cholesterol is 245mg/dl.triglycerudes 318 mg/dl.hdl is 45mg/dl.and ldl 136mg/dl. My question is that should I be worry with above reports. ## Aztor F contains Atorvastatin, and Fenofibrate. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly includ...

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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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I have been taking the atorva 20 mg for the past 20 months, but the price is very high. Please advise me a low price alternative that's similar. ## I'm not sure where you are located to know what else is available for you to use. However, Atorva contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it used to help lower cholesterol, so you could try asking your pharmacist/chemist if there is a generic available. There are also several other Statin class medications on the market, so you could speak to your doctor and see if there is one that is available as a generic that you could use instead of the Atorva. Are there any other questions? ## My father got bypass surgery for his heart. He used Atorva 20 which is very costly. He may try Atarex 25 instead of Atova 20. Are both the same medi...

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I currently take atorvastatin for my cholesterol. Is it safe to start taking Turmeric for the inflammation of my arthritis? Is atorvastatin a blood thinner? ## No it is not a blood thinner, it is used solely to help lower cholesterol levels, although some recent studies have shown that elevated cholesterol levels are not as dangerous as we think, but many disagree, thus the jury is still out on that, so to speak. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. As to taking it with Turmeric, I haven't been able to find any studies on that, but since it is used in many foods, I'd think the FDA would warn you if there was a problem. However, it is always best to double check with your doctor to be sure. It is also be...

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Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets (StorVas) 10mg ## my mom has been advised to take Storvas 10 to reduce cholestrol, just want to know if this is the right medicine for her. Thank you. ## Only her doctor can decide that. this site does not have any medical professionals on this site and we have no way of knowing your mother's medical history or her other medications. ## for what tablet storvas suggested by doctor.intake of storvas is 4 reduce Cholesterol?or increase calcium in body. ## My father has recently undergone angioplasty to keep his stent working. Is it advised? ## iam taking starvas 10 mg tablet for cholestrol, iam having high triglyceridde, doctor advised to take this tablet, iam getting gastric problem and nt getting sleep properly, please advice what to do ? ## sir i underst...

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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 get sick since taking aspavor 10 mg. I am dizzy. Problems to breath short of breath,stiffening of skin around my eyes, weak muscles ,flue like symptoms.Feeling week and tired. ## This medication contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is most commonly used to treat high cholesterol. How long have you been taking it? The NIH does warn that it may cause side effects like this in some people that take, along with nausea, headache, and joint/muscle aches.

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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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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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will start my treatement with atrovast 10 for first month . ## Atorvastatin is a medication that is used to help lower cholesterol and its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## taking atrovast 10mg since two months to lower my cholesterol levels,, can i take viagra 10mg once-in-a-while.does it have any side effects....

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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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I am 71, For first time in my life colestorel shoot up to 215 mg/dl else it has never gone beyound 185. Doctor prescribed Stator 10, i took a pill every night. I lost apatite do not feel to eat anything, 3 kg weight loss in 10 days, weakness. I am diabetic but under controlled taking Glynase since 1999, earlier the dose was 5mg XL-SR, now incresed twice regular instead XL-SR. Is my lost in apetite and weight due to Stator? Cholestorel has come down to 160. ## Hi, Bhupendra! How are you feeling? Yes, these cholesterol medications have been known to cause some problematic side effects in some people that take them. Learn more Stator details here. Have you talked to your doctor about it? You can probably try switching to a different medication. ## I am 60+ use stator10 . my cholestora is 2...

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I was placed on Liptor 40 mg with refills for last 3 months last doctor visit 2 weeks ago was told to continue and come back for blood tests in December. When I went to get refill this month was told by pharmacy they had to wait for doctor approval to refill. I called doctor office and got refill to last until my next visit. My question is wouldn’t the doctor have told me that there’s a change in how he is prescribing medication to insure that I have enough between appointments. ## This is a followup to my post. Apparently because of the holiday (Veterans), my prescription was not processed until 4 days after I called the doctor's office for refill. He didn't change prescription but made it a 90 day prescription with refills rather than a monthly refill. Again, I wou...

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