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Some people may experience mild to serious side effects during
Atorvastatin can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others
Serious side effects: What to do: These are serious side effects that may require
Common Lipitor side effects may include: pain in your bones, spine, joints, or muscles; pain and burning when you urinate, painful urination; muscle spasms; upset stomach; trouble with sleeping; stuffy
Introduction
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin that lowers "bad" cholesterol, raises "good" cholesterol, lowers triglycerides (TG, also known as fats)
insomnia (trouble sleeping) muscle pain or weakness*
Upset stomach
These are not all of What are some other side effects of this drug? All drugs may cause side effects
Upset Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels
Atorvastatin is used to reduce the levels of total blood cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LD, Apoprotein (Apo)-B, and triglycerides
trouble sleeping; stuffy nose, runny nose, sore throat; diarrhea, nausea; or
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking amlodipine / atorvastatin: More common
runny or stuffy nose
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
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Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor