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Side effect(s) of Atorvastatin


Review the side-effects of Atorvastatin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common
- Nose inflammation, joint pain, diarrhea, pain in extremity, urinary tract infection, indigestion, nausea, muscle and bone pain, muscle spasms, sleeplessness and throat pain.

   Body as a whole
- Uneasiness and fever.

   Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal discomfort, eructation, flatulence, liver inflammation and bile obstruction.

   Musculoskeletal
- Muscle fatigue, neck pain and joint swelling.

   Metabolic
- Increase in liver enzymes level, abnormal liver function tests and increased sugar level.

   Central Nervous system
- Dizziness, depression, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy and abnormal dreams.

   Respiratory
- Nose bleed.

   Skin
- Hives.

   Eye and ENT
- Blurred vision and ringing in the ear.

   Genitourinary
- Urinary tract infection.

  Musculoskeletal
- Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM).

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin(Lipitor) generic is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as "statin”, prescribed for hyperlipidemia.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Atorvastatin

India :


International :


Lipitor
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