Atorvastatin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lipitor
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately
if any of
the following side effects occur:
Less common or rare
Cough; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; fast heartbeat; hives; itching; muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, swelling, or weakness, especially if accompanied
by unusual tiredness or fever; persistent elevation
of liver function tests; puffiness or swelling of
the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue; shortness of breath; skin rash; tightness in chest; unusual tiredness or weakness; wheezing
Frequency not determined
Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin; chills; dark-colored urine; diarrhea; fever; itching; joint pain; large, hive-like
swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs; red irritated eyes; redness,
tenderness, itching, burning, or peeling of skin; red skin lesions, often with a purple center sore; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth
or on lipsOther side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These
side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue
or are bothersome:
Less common
Abdominal pain; accidental injury; back pain; belching or excessive gas; constipation; general
feeling of discomfort or illness; heartburn, indigestion,
or stomach discomfort; lack or loss of strength; loss of appetite; nausea; shivering; sweating; trouble sleeping; vomiting
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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