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   Does atorvastatin have side effects?

   • Some of the more common side effects that can occur with the use of atorvastatin oral tablets include: cold symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and coughing diarrhea gas heartburn joint pain...

   Lipitor (Atorvastatin) Side Effects | Risks & Warnings

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   Does atorvastatin cause leg pain?

   • Statins linked to leg pain but not weakness. March 1, 2013. High doses of the statin drug atorvastatin (Lipitor) cause muscle pain in a small number of healthy people, but are not associated with muscle weakness, according to a study in Circulation. Many people take statins to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol. Studies suggest that 10% to 15% of ...

   Statins linked to leg pain but not weakness - Harvard Health

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   Does atorvastatin cause weight loss?

   • It’s used together with diet, weight loss, and exercise. Atorvastatin helps to prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries. Clogged arteries can block blood flow to your heart and brain.

   Atorvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › side-effects › drg-20067003Atorvastatin (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic

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   Incidence not known. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin. chills. dark-colored urine. diarrhea. joint pain. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs. red skin lesions, often with a purple center sore. red, irritated eyes. sore throat.

3. www.verywellhealth.com › muscle-pain-and-statinsRisks and Management of Muscle Pain in Statin Users

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   Mar 19, 2024 · Statins can cause muscle pain, inflammation, and breakdown, which may be mild or severe. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of statin-related muscle problems.

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4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › statin-muscle-painStatin muscle pain: Causes, treatment, and how long it lasts

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   Mar 5, 2021 · Statin muscle pain, or SAMS, is a common side effect of statins, a type of drug that lowers cholesterol. It may affect the calves and thighs and resolve on its own if a person stops taking statins. However, this may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

5. www.drugs.com › sfx › atorvastatin-side-effectsAtorvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com

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   Dec 4, 2023 · diarrhea. joint pain. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs. red skin lesions, often with a purple center sore. red, irritated eyes. sore throat. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips.

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6. www.nhs.uk › medicines › atorvastatinSide effects of atorvastatin - NHS

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   Serious side effects. Stop taking atorvastatin and call a doctor or call 111 straight away if: you get unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or cramps – these can be signs of muscle breakdown and kidney damage

7. www.healthline.com › health › drugsAtorvastatin Oral Tablet Side Effects and How to Manage Them

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   May 21, 2024 · pain in the arms or legs. urinary tract infection. respiratory infection, such as the common cold. joint pain * * To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained”...