Vad händer om jag slutar ta atorvastatin?

Muskelsymtom är en vanlig orsak till att patienter slutar med statin. Hög ålder, låg kroppsvikt, trauma, infektioner, hypothyroidism och nedsatt lever- och njurfunktion är riskfaktorer för muskelbiverkningar vid statinbehandling. Men det är inte alls säkert att muskelproblemen beror på statinen.

What are the dangers of taking atorvastatin?

Commonly reported side effects of atorvastatin include: hemorrhagic stroke, arthralgia, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis. Other side effects include: urinary tract infection, insomnia, limb pain, muscle spasm, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, and nausea. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

What are the differences between simvastatin and lovastatin?

Simvastatin is very similar to lovastatin. The main difference between simvastatin and lovastatin is the usual therapeutic dosage that is prescribed. They also differ, very slightly, in chemical structure but share the same mechanism of action, potential for interactions and adverse effects.

Is Crestor better than atorvastatin?

Crestor appears as effective as atorvastatin at lowering cholesterol; however, grapefruit products do not affect Crestor to the same extent as atorvastatin. People of Asian descent may be more... Lipitor is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain.