Atorvastatin vs Lovastatin
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| Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. | Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. | |||
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| Add Atorvastatin review Yes, it dramatically reduced the numbers for my bad cholesterol, HOWEVER...after a year of usage I was having mental confusion in mornings, pale stools, constipation and extreme tiredness. My Dr. discarded any of these symptoms as related to Lipitor(atorvastatin). However, when I spoke with someone else , having same symptoms, I stopped the drug. Within 3 months, all is back to normal. Haven't had blood work yet. Very disturbing! I have been taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) for several years now, and have had no problems at all. My cholesterol has stayed low the entire time I have been taking this medication. | Add Lovastatin review i have patches of blood on my right knee and now on my left leg in patches. I have blood tests once a year and now My Dr. says am pre Diabetic from prolonged use of this drug. Wonder if there is an alternative to take its place that is safer. I stopped taking this drug I refuse to become a diabetic because of medications. Just watching my cholesterol intake. I feel much better since I stopped. | |||
