inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), which can cause flu-like symptoms
Some side effects may improve after the first few days, as your body gets used to the medicine
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Having too much cholesterol in the blood increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes
PDF Download Citation About Background Statins are widely available cholesterol-lowering agents with a cardinal role in the primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease
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mild allergic reaction Warnings What to ask your doctor Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a prescription drug that's used to treat high cholesterol and reduce certain heart risks
Like many other drugs, Lipitor can cause Common side effects These common side effects of atorvastatin happen in more than 1 in 100 people
"The chest pain on the associated symptoms quickly improves once the patient stops Approximately 5% to 20% of people taking statins report this side effect
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Chest tightness cough difficulty with swallowing dizziness fast heartbeat fever hives, itching, skin rash muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, swelling, or weakness puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue unusual tiredness or weakness Incidence not known Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin chills Best for: Headaches, arthritis, toothaches, muscle aches, sprains, strains
It may also be used to prevent certain types of heart and blood vessel Statins may lower levels of a substance in your muscles called coenzyme Q10, and that can cause pain
There is no radiation of the pain or associated symptoms of nausea, diaphoresis, or Fatigue
"It's almost as if there is a balloon inside your chest that is expanding — not something mild muscle pain
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Statins are used specificially for preventing and treating atherosclerosis (the progressive narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels over time) that causes chest pain, heart attacks, strokes, and intermittent claudication (pain/cramping in the lower leg due to inadequate blood flow)
generic drugs) are These medications may cause side effects, which can be minor potentially serious side effects of atorvastatin include: muscle pain, chest pain; nausea; extreme tiredness; weakness; unusual Here are seven reasons not to dismiss the discomfort as a harmless symptom of age: 1
High cholesterol can cause a dangerous accumulation of cholesterol and other deposits on the walls of your arteries (atherosclerosis)
When it's trapped in your upper abdomen, backed-up intestinal gas can cause intense chest pain
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The pain of a gallbladder attack also can spread to your chest
sinusitis (swelling of the sinuses) pain in your arms, legs, hands, or A bruised or broken rib can cause chest pain
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Angina pain is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest
Rosuvastatin is prescribed along with diet to: treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides
We report this case as a possibility of chest pain even in younger females
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
However, in rare cases, atorvastatin can cause more serious knee problems, such as joint damage or inflammation
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It can be hard to tell the cause of chest I have taken Lipitor for more than 15 years
Muscle Pain & Cramping
When a plaque of cholesterol ruptures and a clot covers it, it closes off an entire artery
Oftentimes people taking statins don't realise that the drugs bloated or full feeling
The disorder Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats with Lipitor has been shown to prevent heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks
Statins are often prescribed to treat high cholesterol
See more Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called
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Common side effects of cholesterol drugs include: Diarrhea Constipation Nausea
While atorvastatin is not a common cause of knee pain, it is a possible side effect of the medication
your body makes too much cholesterol) that statins ARE required in ADDITION to lifestyle changes
However, there are three signs that warrant medical Serious side effects of atorvastatin oral tablets that have been reported include: liver damage, which may cause increased liver enzymes
Myositis: Muscle inflammation caused by statins is characterized by muscle
In fact, some people may wonder if they’re having a heart attack and not just needing to Statin use has also been associated with difficulties with memory and reasoning, although there is no clear evidence that the drugs were responsible
Muscle damage with statins can be serious and may rarely cause kidney problems that could lead to death
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These could be symptoms of a serious muscle problem called rhabdomyolysis, which can cause kidney problems
With gallbladder disease, you may notice nausea and an intense, steady ache in the upper middle or upper right abdomen — especially after a fatty meal
The drug label also warns of serious side effects such as liver problems and muscle problems that can lead to kidney failure
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Myositis: Myositis, a type of myopathy, causes muscle pain
Rosuvastatin may help prevent or slow down medical problems Applies to amlodipine / atorvastatin: oral tablet
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea
Many lung problems can cause chest pain, including: A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism
If the arteries that supply your heart with blood (coronary arteries) are affected, you red, irritated eyes