Lipitor Side Effects

If your doctor has prescribed this cholesterol medicine, you may be concerned about Lipitor side effects. This drug is generally well tolerated with only minor to no adverse reactions for most patients. Follow all of your doctor's instructions to minimize any negative reactions. If you experience any common negative symptoms while taking this cholesterol medication, that persist or worsen, contact your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any severe adverse reactions.

Lipitor is a drug that has cholesterol-lowering effects. Its generic name is atorvastatin. By blocking the production of cholesterol in the body, it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood. Atorvastatin reduces the production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol which is deposited on the linings of arteries and obstructs blood flow. LDL cholesterol depositing on arteries is one of the major causes of heart attack and stroke. Atorvastatin is prescribed to patients with high cholesterol to help lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. Like any other drug, Lipitor may have side effects for people taking it. Lipitor is not for people who have liver problems and females who are pregnant or may want to become pregnant should not take this drug. Before you start taking this prescription medicine you should let your doctor know if you have muscle weakness, drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol a day, have diabetes, or have a thyroid or kidney problem.http://www.lipitor.com/about-lipitor/side-effects.aspx

While generally well tolerated in most people, this high cholesterol drug may cause adverse reactions in some patients. It is important to consult with your doctor about possible negative reactions when taking this atorvastatin cholesterol medication as well as any circumstances when you should stop or discontinue your prescribed regimen. Follow your doctor's instructions on taking atorvastatin to minimize any adverse reactions.

Some of the common negative symptoms while taking atorvastatin include: mild nausea, constipation, headache, bloating, heartburn, skin rash, stuffy nose, itching, stomach pain and upset stomach.http://www.drugs.com/sfx/lipitor-side-effects.html If you experience any these Lipitor side effects, report them to your doctor.

Taking atorvastatin may cause serious adverse reactions. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms. http://www.drugs.com/sfx/lipitor-side-effects.html http://www.lipitor.com/aboutLipitor/sideEffects.aspx

Severe negative reactions can occur when taking atorvastatin and include severe allergic reactions, hives, rash, difficulty swallowing or difficulty breathing, muscle pain, weakness, fever, lack of energy, chest pain, nausea, extreme tiredness, unusual bruising, unusual bleeding, appetite loss, pain in upper right part of stomach, flu-like symptoms, yellowing of the eyes or skin, swelling of the face, tongue, throat, lips, eyes, hands, ankles, feet or legs and hoarseness. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a600045.html

Patients with certain medical conditions should not take atorvastatin. Talk to your doctor about your complete medical history before taking this high cholesterol medication. This is not a complete list of potential adverse reactions. If you notice any other effects that are not listed above contact your doctor or pharmacist. http://www.lipitor.com/aboutLipitor/sideEffects.aspx

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