What Are The Risks of Taking Lipitor?
Heather Colman
Lipitor is the generic name of a prescription drug used for treating
high cholesterol. Atrovastatin is the brand name most commonly
associated with Lipitor.
It has been proven to be a very effect part of treatment for many
people. The drugs helps to lower cholesterol by slowing the production
of cholesterol in the body.
A person taking Lipitor is lowering their risk of subsequent hardening
of arteries, heart attacks, strokes and heart disease. There are a
variety of side effects that can occur when taking Lipitor. While most
are mild and only a few are more serious, it is important that you
fully educate yourself on all possible side effects of Lipitor.
It is very important that you keep in close contact with your physician
if you begin to notice any unusual or severe side effects while taking
the cholesterol lowering drug Lipitor. There have been some rare but
serious cases of liver and muscle problems in a few people taking
Lipitor.
Unusual weakness, tenderness or pain in the muscles occur with the
liver and muscle problems. If any of these side effects occur when
taking Lipitor, it is imperative that you contact your physician
immediately.
Some common side effects that can occur when taking Lipitor to reduce
your cholesterol include flatulence (gas), upset stomach, nausea, rash
or headaches. If you begin to experience any of the above symptoms you
can continue to take Lipitor, however, you should consult your
physician right away. He or she will want to be aware of and monitor
any side effects that occur.
Some of the more potentially serious side effects that can occur while
taking include swollen lips, breathing problems, swelling of the face,
swelling of the tongue and hives. Extreme blurring of vision or rust
colored urine that may have decreased in frequency should be a cause
for concern. If the occurrence of muscle weakness, tenderness or pain
is present with a combination of flu symptoms, fever, fatigue, stomach
pain, dark urine or light colored feces, they could indicate serious
problems with the muscles or liver.
While there may be the possibility for many different side effects,
Lipitor has been proven to dramatically decrease the level of total
cholesterol in the body anywhere from 29 to 45%. Studies show that
Lipitor has been proven to reduce the risk of heart attacks by 36
percent.
When combined with proper diet and exercise, you can work to lower the
level of bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels.
Generally, Lipitor is a once a day pill that is taken at any point
during the day, with or without eating foods while taking it.
Disclaimer: The information presented here should not be interpreted as
medical advice. Please talk to a qualified professional before taking
Lipitor or any other drug.
This article is Copyright © 2006, Heather Colman. Find more resources
for Lipitor at:
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