Atorvastatin side effects you NEED TO KNOW. Side effects of atorvastatin to be aware of. Statin side effects and what to do for them.
Atorvastatin, or lipitor belongs to a group of medicines called statins. they are used to lower cholesterol if you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol. its also taken to prevent heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes. and your doctor may even prescribe atorvastatin, if you have a family history of heart
Disease, but in this video, i wanted to go over some side note of and how to manage them appropriately, the most benefits from atorvastatin both hi guys, yaseen arsalan, media pharmacist here on youtube where i help you guys make better and more informed decisions about your health and wellness. so if thats
Something your into, be sure to smash that like button below now.. also, while you’re at it, hit that subscribe instagram too for more behind the scenes. so than 112 million prescriptions. and thats a on atorvastatin, or are new to taking it, and if its really necessary. well, to break down why doctors
Prescribe atorvastatin, its important to know what its used for and how it works in the body, so before we get into the side effects, lets tackle these two areas down first. firstly, different types of cholesterol problems. it’s also used to decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke, which we mentioned earlier. and
When used together with diet, weight loss, and exercise, studies show us that this helps to prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries. this is key here because, clogged arteries can block blood flow to your heart and brain, which is what this medicine is trying to work against. waxy plaque can
Build up in your artery walls. becomes less flexible. if a blood clot forms and clogs an artery narrowed by plaque, you could have a heart attack or stroke.now, should atorvastatin be used as a shortcut to getting cholesterol in check? your doctor will weigh the pros and cons prescribed it, only if you are not able
To lower acts on the liver to slow down cholesterol making. level by lowering your low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein (hdl) or “good” cholesterol. and it starts to work in as little as 2 weeks. it also improves your body’s ability to get rid of ldl cholesterol through your liver. and
For the first 12 months on this medicine, you’ll be offered a couple of routine tests to make sure your liver is working normally and that atorvastatin may also be used as part of a combination therapy with other medicines. so its totally normal if you may need to take it with other medications. for adults, at first,
You can be expected to take 10 or 20 milligrams (mg) once mg per day too. a dose of 10 to 20 mg per day is considered moderate-intensity therapy with an expected ldl (low density lipoprotein) reduction is considered high-intensity therapy with an expected ldl reduction of 50% or greater. your doctor may increase
Your dose as needed. however, day. there is also some key takeaways i will leave you with, but before that, lets get into to muscle stiffness. mild to moderate muscle pain or (myalgia) is the most commonly reported side effect with statins, and 1% to 10% or 1 to effect. and although not entirely alarming,
Tiredness which isn’t from exercise or hard work, talk to your doctor. you may need a blood test to check what might be causing it. in the meantime, painkiller. however, if the muscle pain is you can, as this condition may be known as rhabdomyolysis, which is a very rare but serious form of muscle pain, occurring in
Less than 0.1% to prevent rapid breakdown of muscle tissue so if you are experiencing them when starting, make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. and avoid excessive alcohol intake. more on this in a bit. and ask your pharmacist to recommend a like a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. pharmacist,
To see what may be the best foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, more regularly, for example, by going for a daily walk or run, which will help with lowering plenty of water to avoid dehydration. you can look for signs of dehydration which include peeing less medicine looked at 41 different studies
On statins to see if there was a link between taking the medication and memory loss. combined, the studies followed 23,000 men and women with no history of memory problems for up to 25 years. which is why i put memory issues with a question mark. despite the large amount of research showing that statins do not
Cause memory loss, some people may still experience this condition. so talk to your doctor if you are taking statins and experiencing trouble with memory, so they can help you rule out any other potential causes not related to statins. side effect of statin use, and yes muscle pain you should bring both of them up
To your doctor if you are experiencing either of them. there are some medications that interact with statins to increase the amount of atorvastatin that gets in the bloodstream and make these description a list of medicines that interact that you should be aware of as well. and yes,, grapefruit juice is
Said to interact as well. may lead to a small increased risk of higher blood ipair insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion, the benefits of statins in lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease clearly outweigh any risk not be a reason to stop taking them without your doctors approval. if you are diabetic
And are taking a statin, follow your normal blood sugar readings protocols, and let your doctor know if anything out of the ordinary pops up. sometimes statins may not be the best treatment for patients as the side effects can be too troublesome on a daily basis, which is why it may be necessary to bring up the use of
The to see if that may be a better solution in side effects. just something to keep note of. with being aware of those side effects, i want to share with you 2 important times for when you urine, resembling the color of coca cola, severe muscle weakness or pain, fever, tiredness stool,(these are signs of
Severe liver issues). as well as any allergic reactions including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may stays in your body longer than other statins, so it can be taken either day or night with or recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as there’s no firm evidence that it’s safe.
It’s best to stop taking atorvastatin at least 3 months before you start trying for a baby, not want to be taking it during breastfeeding breast milk. but let your doctor know right consider limiting your alcohol intake because statins plus excessive alcohol may raise your triglyceride levels and possibly lead
To liver toxicity. if you drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol per day, discuss this with your doctor. have been discussed with your doctor, and yes overall atorvastatin has been shown to especially in cases where those health issues are inherited. but statins are not the only your diet and an increase in
Exercise can make and thats it guys, i hope that this video helps give you a better understanding of atorvastatin. although this isnt everything there is to know about it, i hope its a good starting point.. i also hope this video was insightful to you guys, a simple like down below for the youtube
Algorithm. thanks for sticking tuned till the end, and as always, ill see you on the next one.
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Atorvastatin Side Effects | 7 SURPRISING Side Effects to CATCH By Dr. Arsalan Aspires
