Atorva 10 Mg Tablets

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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My doctor prescribed Atorva 40 mg tablets first for 1 month when my cholesterol was 388 MG/DL. When cholestorol, hdl & ldl levels became normal, he prescribed for 3 moths; again now after lipid test which is normal he has prescribed the same dose for 3 more months. Is it needed? Why not 20 mg or 10 mg when lipid is normal? ## My doctor prescribed Atorva 40 mg tablets first for 1 month when my cholesterol was 388 MG/DL. When cholestorol, hdl & ldl levels became normal, he prescribed for 3 moths; again now after lipid test which is normal he has prescribed the same dose for 3 more months. Is it needed? Why not 20 mg or 10 mg when lipid is normal? ## While your levels may be normal, now, your doctor does want to prevent them from getting high, again. In addition, the lower they are...

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Atorvastatin 10 mg ## Atorvastatin is a medication that is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am taking Storvas EZ 10 for lowering colastrol including triglyceride. Is this a safe medicine without side effects? ## Hi, Dr. may i know what is the diff. b/w 1) aztor 10, 2) lipvas 10 (both containing same drug atorvastatin calcium 10 mg) but 1 is from 'sun phara', and another is from 'cipla'.. I was taking 'aztor 10'. i'm very much interested in cipla as very good company, is any harm in changing from aztro 10 to lipvas 10, now i'm taking cipla's lipvas 10 for better improvement, i'm not chan...

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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 am age 70 and recently recovered from a stroke. Can I carry on using ARTHREXIN 2x/day25mg [am using it since 2000 for lower back pain] as all the pain is back again. My daily consumption of pills/tablets HYZAAR, NOOTROPIL, TRENTILIN, ASPERINE' AMLOKARD, COZAAR, AKTOR, and OMEPROL

Is there any inforation about the combination of Atorvastatin 10mg + Metformin hydrochloride (as Extended release) 500 mg tablets? If yes pl. provide the details about the combination. ## There are no interactions listed between the two medications, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Metformin is an oral anti-diabetic medications, that also has several other medical uses. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, low blood sugar and flatulence. More details: Atorvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol levels and its side effects may include: nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches. More details: Are there any other questions? ## Are their on going clinical trails on combination on metformin + atorvastatin ## is there is any brand avaiable ...

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I am 33 years of old, and have been taking Astin 10 mg tablets for the past 2 years for reducing my cholesterol level and it is very much effective also. I would like to know if there's any after effects of continuously using this medicine for longer periods of time? ## Astin contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, you're actually very fortunate that you've been able to take it for so long and not experience any major side effects from it. Learn more Astin details here. However, any side effects would have shown up by now, if you were going to experience them. How well has it worked for you?

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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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My father age 52 years has been taking stamlo beta for more than 10 years now. he has been taking even Atorva 10 mg for cholesterol (230 approx) from 10 years. off late, he has been feeling that he has difficulty in passing urine in the morning due to the flow; also he doesnt have immunity like before. doctor had prescribed 1 tablet of stamlo beta and atorva everyday but he does not take it regularly. he goes for morning walk also but irregular though. is it OK to have atorva and stamlo beta together? whether Slow flow of urine and loss in immunity power are side effects of any of the tablets mentioned above. note: he does not have sugar or any other issue except of blood pressure and cholestrol. ## Hello, Deepika! How are you? First of all, he needs to take his medications regularly, a...

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Wanted Info about Zivast F tablets... Since doctor has prescribed me just wanted to know more about the tablet... is it good for health and if there are any side effects...Plz advise ## since doctor has prescribed atorvastatin + fenofibrate 10mg:160 mg due to high triglyceride level(252 mg/dl) I want to know more about the tablet.

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After my CABG on 09.09.2010, I am taking Clopitab - A 150 Mg daily one after lunch as directed by my Cardiologist/surgeon. Since last week I am going through Arrhythmia (irregular Heart bits - skipping 10 - 12 bits / min out of 80 -90 bits with Blood pressure 130/90 hg/mm) Is it due to the side effect of the following tablets I am taking daily as per the prescription? 1. Clopitab - A 150 Mg (After lunch) 2. Embeta XR 25 Mg (After Breakfast) 3. Atorva 10 MG (After dinner) Waiting for your responce /advice, as the Local Medical Officer is totally helpless regarding any suggestion/advice regarding the above subject matter. ## Copitab-A contains the active ingredients Clopidogrel and Aspirin, it is used as a blood thinner and to inhibit clotting. Side effects may include: nausea, stomach ir...

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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 is color of tablet ## All of the Aspavor (atorvastatin) tablets I've seen from 10mg all the way to 40mg dosages are either white or yellow in color; mostly white though. Is there an imprint or marking on the specific tablet in question? If so, I may be able to look it up for you and verify the color. I hope this helps! ## Ek gebruik Aspavor 10mg vir die afgelop 3 weke met baie newe effekte. Kan ek dit staak om te gebruik? ## Hi, I am a female, 37 years old. Throughout this year I have discovered terrible symptoms like pains shooting throughout my body. It feels like my clothes are irritating me and getting cold shivers everywhere in my body. I am since the beginning of this year on Aspavor 40 mg. I did not have this symptoms before on Adco Simvastatan. Can the Aspavor do this t...

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ecosprin gold 20 composition contains 20 mg of Atorvastatin not 10mg as you have mentioned besides other constituents Furthermore my interest was to locate cheaper options with same combination ## Doctor prescribed to use ecosprine gold 20 for my father. Is this tablets used for coronary artery disease? ## Ecosprin gold comes in both strengths. With 10 mg and 20 mg atorvastatin ## Yes ecosprin gold it is used for coronary artery disease

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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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its a entric coated capsule, with composition asprin IP 10mg astrovastatin calcium 75mg ## I am a resident of hyderabad of andhra pradesh and this drug was prescribed for my mother aged 58 years and she had a problem of nerves in the back side of the neck to the left hand and she was tested with INMG report and she was given only two medicines saying that all her reports were normal she was prescribed maxgalin 75 and aztor ASP 75. please let me know if you can find anything about the second drug. thank you. ## My results say i have cholesterol above 288 mg. I was prescribed Aztor Asp 75+10mg. I seem to get some strange type of headaches. should i continue with the medicine or go in for change ## Dear Doctor I am using Maxgalin 150mg 1 tablets every day it is sleeping tabltes doctor ,the...

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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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hi Doc... i got an attack on last year aug 2010 and i have undergone angioplasty after that i have been suggested to have Clopitab 75MG and Tonact 10 MG i am having these tablets from last 1 year till date are there any side effects of these medicines ## I'm not a doctor, but I can tell you that all medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. Clopitab contains the active ingredient Clopidogrel, this is used to help prevent clotting. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and increased risk of bleeding. Learn more: Tonact contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, this is used to help lower cholesterol. Its side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any other questions or com...

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I ordered lipitor 10 mg as I always have and did not receive the normal eclipse shape pill. I receive a round pill imprinted with 10 on one side and ATC on the other side. Has anyone been aware of pfizer lipitor changing the shape of their 10 mg pill. ## change in shape of lipitor brand tablets. Got new rx for 20mg lipitor and saw round shape so called canada where I get them from and they said this is the new shape for lipitor. ## I can't find any information on a pill with that marking in any of our resources, but if it is from a foreign country, then that makes sense. turtle, did you also order from Canada? Lipitor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and join...

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Can Aztor 20 lower you platelet count? My platelet count was 281 last week and the only change in my medication was that I have been advised to switch from rose day 10 mg to Aztor 20. My platelet count in a span of 8 to 10 days has dropped to 128. Do Aztor tablets contain Atorvastatin? ## Yes, that is the active ingredient in them, and yes, it has been known to cause this as a side effect, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications?

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