All Side Effects of Atorvastatin ( Lipitor Oral Route) Risk & Warning Sign

 

What is Atorvastin and composition ?

Atorvastatin, a common cholesterol-lowering agent (statin), is often associated with mild, asymptomatic, and self-limited serum amyltransferase elevations in therapy. It is also rarely associated with acute clinically evident liver injury.

Side effects atorvastatin

Side effects can occur with all medications, but not everyone gets them. Different statins affect people in different ways.

As your body adjusts to the medication, some side effects may disappear within a few days.

Common side effects

These side effects are more common than one in 100 with atorvastatin. These side effects can be managed with some help:

• Feeling sick (nausea) or indigestion
• Headaches
• Nosebleeds
• Sore throat
• Cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose or blocked nose.
• Flatulence or constipation
• Diarrhoea

If you are not able to get relief and these side effects persist or bother you, continue taking the medication, but inform your doctor.

Serious side effects

If you are unable to stop taking atorvastatin, contact 111 or your doctor.

• You may experience unresolved pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramps. These could be signs of muscle damage and muscle breakdown.
• Your whites turn yellow or your skin becomes yellow. This can indicate liver problems.
• You may notice a pink or reddish rash on your skin, particularly the palms or soles of both your feet. This could be an indication of erythemamultiforme.
• If you experience severe stomach pain, this could be an indication of acute Pancreatitis.
• A cough and feeling short of breath can indicate lung disease.

Regular consumption of alcohol can increase your risk of liver and side effects from atorvastatin.

Talk to your doctor if you believe side effects of atorvastatin are making it difficult to take. These side effects may not be related to the medication but another condition. Your doctor may suggest lowering your dose or changing your medicine.

Severe allergic reaction

It is possible to experience severe allergic reactions ( anaphylaxis), to atorvastatin in rare instances.

What are the long-term side effects of atorvastatin

What are the side effects of statin?

• Muscle pain and injury. Muscle pain is one of the most common complaints for statin users. ...
• Liver damage. Statin use can sometimes cause liver inflammation by increasing the levels of enzymes. ...
• Type 2 diabetes or an increase in blood sugar ...
• Side effects neurologic

What are the most important things to avoid while taking atorvastatin?

A: Avoid high-fat or high-cholesterol foods while taking atorvastatin, (Lipitor). Avoid grapefruit juice and grapefruit juice in large amounts as they can cause serious side effects. Excessive alcohol consumption can cause liver damage.

Which cholesterol medication has the lowest side effects?

Research has shown that people who take simvastatin or pravastatin may have fewer side effects than those who take pravastatin.

What are the most common side effects of statins?

Myalgia, which is the most common side effect from statin use with rates ranging from 1-10%. Although it is rare (less than 0.1%), rhabdomyolysis, the most severe adverse effect of statin use can occur. Statin-related myopathy is most commonly caused by hypothyroidism and polypharmacy.

Is it possible to stop taking atorvastatin at some point?

Stopping statin medication like atorvastatin, Lipitor, could increase your risk of developing heart disease, such as stroke. If you experience serious side effects, your healthcare provider might recommend that you stop taking statin medication.

How long should an individual take atorvastatin for?

What length of time you should take it. You may need to take atorvastatin for a longer time, or even the rest of your life , depending on your reason. If you feel you are experiencing side effects, you may wish to discontinue taking atorvastatin.

Are 20 mgs of atorvastatin enough?

Adults-- Start with 10 to 20 mg (mg) once per day. For some patients, 40 mg may be sufficient. Your doctor might increase the dose if necessary. The recommended daily dose is 80 mg.

What should you be aware of when taking atorvastatin

At baseline, patients taking atorvastatin must have liver function testing and a lipid panel. A repeat lipid panel should be done after six weeks. As indicated by the doctor, liver function tests should be performed again. After the patient has stabilized, lipids should be tested every 6-12 months.

Is atorvastatin a weight-gain drug?

There isn't enough evidence that statin drugs like Lipitor can cause weight gain. Lipitor and other statin medications should not be used to replace healthy eating and regular exercise. You should take Lipitor exactly as directed. Also, follow your doctor's advice regarding diet and exercise.

Can I have coffee with atorvastatin?

Atorvastatin is not compatible with caffeine. Drinks that contain caffeine, including energy drinks and blended coffee drinks, can increase cholesterol and cause coronary heart disease. These beverages are high in sugar.

Is it possible to take vitamin D with Oratorvastatin ?

There were no interactions between atorvastatin (Vitamin D3).

What is dangerously high cholesterol?

If a person's total cholesterol is greater than 240 mg/dL, their LDL levels are higher than 160 mg/dL (190m/dL is an even higher risk), or if the HDL level is below 40 mg/dL .

What are some alternatives to statins for lowering my cholesterol?

7 cholesterol-lowering options to statins?

• Fibrates. These are used to lower triglyceride levels in patients with very high levels. ...
• Plant stanols, and sterols. ...
• Cholestyramine, and other bile-binding resins. ...
• Niacin. ...
• Policosanol. ...
• Red yeast rice extract (RYRE).
• Natural products

What cholesterol medication is number one?

Statins - Statins are one the most studied classes of medication and the most widely used drugs to lower LDL cholesterol. They are one of the best drugs to prevent coronary heart disease, stroke, or death.

Are there foods you should avoid when taking statins?

Grapefruit juice has the only direct interaction with statins. Statins don't interact directly with food, but statins users should reduce their intake of saturated fats in order to lower LDL cholesterol and decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.