Tell your doctor right away if you have: You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345
have diabetes
Examples include muscle pain and liver damage
What are Lipitor's side effects? Like most drugs, Lipitor may cause mild or serious side effects
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About atorvastatin Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Taking atorvastatin with other medicines and herbal supplements Common questions Serious side effects of atorvastatin oral tablets that have been reported include: liver damage, which may cause increased liver enzymes
pain in your arms or legs
Potential side effects of bergamot Descriptions
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Muscle problems, including muscle breakdown, can be serious in some people and, rarely, cause kidney damage that can lead to death
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Lipitor can cause severe and even life-threatening side effects including: Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (myopathy) Severe muscle damage and breakdown of the muscle (rhabdomyolysis) that can lead to kidney failure
Abdominal (stomach area) pain
skin rash, hives, or itching
I had no apparent side effects, or so I thought
inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), which can cause flu-like symptoms
Treatment is supportive
The most commonly reported side effects of statins include: A headache
itching
Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication
Children 10 to 17 years of age—5 to 20 mg per day
irregular heartbeat or pulse
Liver Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a prescription drug that's used to treat high cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease
It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Liver enzymes elevated—Should not be used in patients with these conditions
indigestion
yellow eyes and skin
Lisinopril works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten
Common side effects may include: This is not a complete list of side effects and others may As mentioned above, atorvastatin can cause muscle side effects including muscle pain and tenderness
What are the possible side effects of LIPITOR? LIPITOR may cause serious side effects, including: Muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness (myopathy)
Zero side effects
Children 8 to 13 years of age—20 mg once a day
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
Crestor appears as effective as atorvastatin at lowering cholesterol; however, grapefruit products do not affect Crestor to the same extent as atorvastatin
trouble breathing
nausea
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Many people using this Side effects Interactions FAQ What is Lipitor? Lipitor is used together with diet, weight loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be
Drug details Lipitor contains the active drug atorvastatin, which is classified as a statin
myopathy (pain, tenderness, or weakness of the muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue) severe allergic reaction *
You may want to stop atorvastatin if you think you're having side effects
This inflammation can lead to damage, including atherosclerosis, or the
unusual bleeding or bruising
About atorvastatin Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Taking atorvastatin with other medicines and herbal supplements Common questions These side effects were reported to occur in at least 2% (at least 2 out of every 100 patients) in studies
memory problems
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It will give you more information about atorvastatin and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from taking it
Your doctor may increase your dose as needed
For the best results, exercise and eat healthy while taking atorvastatin
Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication
You may experience mild or serious side effects from either Lipitor or Crestor
Chest pain or discomfort
pain in your arms or legs
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol in the blood), familial homozygous—Dosage may be adjusted in this condition
Omeprazole (Oral Route) Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach
Abrupt discontinuation poses a significant risk by potentially increasing the risk of major cardiovascular events