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Generic name: atorvastatin [ a-TOR-va-sta-tin ] Brand names: Atorvaliq, Lipitor
Atorvastatin calcium tablets can lower the risk for heart attack or stroke in patients with
It can also
Incidence not known Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin dark-colored urine
These common side effects of atorvastatin happen in more than 1 in 100 people
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Sore throat
Atorvastatin oral tablet is a prescription medication used to improve cholesterol levels and decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke
Cu toate acestea, înainte ca un pacient să înceapă să ia medicamentul Atorvastatin în mod corespunzător, este foarte important să se discute doza și perioada adecvată de administrare cu un medic
Interacting drug or food: Simvastatin prescribing advice: Atorvastatin prescribing advice; Potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, including itraconazole, ketoconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin This is because there is a rare but serious side-effect of atorvastatin which is a severe form of muscle inflammation
There are 373 drugs known to interact with atorvastatin, along with 5 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions
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The rosuvastatin group was more likely, 7
Evidence: Theoretical
Talk to your doctor first to see if it really is a side effect of atorvastatin or an unrelated problem
VA class: CV350
Atorvastatin calcium (brand name: Lipitor) is a medicine in a class of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, also referred to as "statins
Serious side effects of atorvastatin oral tablets that have been reported include: liver damage, which may cause increased liver enzymes
inflamación del rostro, la garganta, la lengua, los labios, los ojos, las manos, los pies, los tobillos o las pantorrillas
John's wort and possibly quercetin , may decrease blood levels of some statin drugs, and when taken
It may also cause nosebleeds, sore throat, and cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, blocked nose, or sneezing
29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect
Sumit Gupta