Lipitor vs Pravachol
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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. | Pravastatin 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 Lipitor review my biceps muscle (both arms) have been dx tearing from the bone...even though the Dr doesn't agree w/me, but I believe that it is due to satin drug Lipitor and tricore combination that caused this problem When I started using Lipitor, I mentioned to my GP that my large muscles, especially my thighs, ached. My GP brushed off the complaint. By the time I stopped using Lipitor, all my major muscle groups were severly impacted. I was thinking I would be in a wheel chair in a few years. As soon as I stopped taking Lipitor, worked with a massage therapist and chiropractor, all the muscle problems went aw ... I have high Cholesterol, 260.I started taking 10mg in Dec. every other day. Will see what my readings are in August. High lipids I acquired severe muscles and cramps in my legs and ankles-I felt like I was crippled. Within days of stopping this med I was back to normal! Stay away from this medication! | Add Pravachol review I have only been taking this drug for 4 months. It has lowered my overall cholesterol to about 90 and my LDL and HDL are all in satisfactory range. I have had absolutely no side effects thus far. After being on this drug for 3 years ive noticed the last 2 years i hurt all the time and its all muscle pain. Its effecting my spine now and I went to dr last nite and he thinks its this med. I will be calling my dr on monday escially after reading all these review. Think its time to come off. | |||
