Atorvastatin
Category: CholesterolAtorvastatin, sold under the brand name Lipitor among others, is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels.[2] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains.[2] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis,... [wikipedia]
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I have celiac disease and want to know if Atorvastatin is gluten free. Thanks ## The composition of inactive ingredients...
26 REPLIESDo atorvastatin calcium tablets cause breathlessness and heavy breathing if the tablet is taken after a meal, particular...
10 REPLIESUses and function of this medicine? ## I am taking Atocor 40 mg everyday since past 4-5 months after i suffered from TIA...
6 REPLIESI am 41 years old. My triglycerides 225 (188), Cholestrol174 (159) LDL-114(110) and HDL-20(20R). Note with in the bracke...
5 REPLIESAtorvastatin Calcium - 80 mg - does it contain Acetaminophen or Aspirin? ## No, the active ingredient is exactly what yo...
3 REPLIESI recently received a bottle of Atorvastatin from my pharmacy and it wreaks of the smell of alcohol. I thought it might ...
3 REPLIESIs Atorvastatin 20mg used to treat calcium as well as cholesterol levels? ## I'm a 43 year old man and boy i started...
3 REPLIESLooking for information re side effects of atorvastatin (atolip) 20 mg. ## Atorvastatin is used for lowering blood chole...
3 REPLIESAtorvastatin & Telmisartan combination tablet avilable in market or not. IF avilable means what is the brand name of...
3 REPLIESA new NIH study just came out in finding that you can most likely stretch your dollar with the use of statins. "Alte...
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