This medicine belongs to the statins group. It reduces the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney- Exercise caution when using it in individuals with kidney disease. Adjustments to the dosage may be necessary, so it's important to seek advice from your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with it is unsafe.
It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
Not recommended if you’re pregnant, consult your doctor for specific information.
Not recommended if you’re breastfeeding, please consult your doctor. Consult your doctor for more specific information.
It is a lipid-lowering medicine that exhibits its activity by blocking the HMG-CoA-reductase enzyme. This enzyme plays a responsible role in building cholesterol in the body. It reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides and increases the level of good cholesterol in the body.
A heart attack happens when there is reduced oxygen supply to the heart due to decrease in blood flow which is caused by blockage of blood vessels, ultimately leading to heart muscle damage. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a clot or damaged blood vessel, leading to brain damage.
Memory loss may occur with Storvas 20 Tablet in very rare cases. This is generally non-serious and may occur as early as 1 day or may take years to appear. These symptoms may disappear within about 3 weeks of discontinuing Rosuvas. However, you should consult your doctor if you experience this side effect as it could be due to some other reason.
The common side effects of Storvas 20 Tablet include nausea, indigestion, constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, headache, and aches and pains in your back and joints. It may also cause nosebleeds, sore throat, and cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, blocked nose or sneezing.
Yes, taking Storvas 20 Tablet can cause muscle problems or muscle injury. This is because of the reduced oxygen supply to the muscle cells which leads to fatigue, muscle pain, tenderness or muscle weakness. The soreness may be significant enough to interfere with your daily activities. Do not take it lightly and consult your doctor to know about ways to prevent this and to avoid making it worse.
A: Yes, Clopilet contains Clopidogrel as an active ingredient, so both are the same.
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful to you.
No, you should not stop taking Storvas 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor. If you think that Storvas 20 Tablet is causing side effects, you should consult your doctor who may accordingly lower your dose or change your medicine.
Some of the more common side effects that can occur with use of atorvastatin oral tablet include: cold symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. diarrhea.
If you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking Storvas 20 Tablet may increase this risk slightly. This is because Storvas 20 Tablet can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise monitoring your blood sugar levels more closely for the first few months. Tell your doctor if you find it harder to control your blood sugar.
Storvas 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as statins, which lowers the level of lipids or fats. Storvas 20 Tablet is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when low-fat diet and lifestyle changes fail to lower the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. If you are at an increased risk of heart disease, Storvas 20 Tablet can also be used to reduce such risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal. You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.
Yes, Storvas 20 Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because they reduce the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often seen in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Storvas 20 Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Storvas 20 Tablet.
You may need to take Storvas 20 Tablet life long or for the duration prescribed by your doctor. The benefits will only continue for as long as you take it. If you stop taking Storvas 20 Tablet without starting a different treatment, your cholesterol levels may rise again. It is considered to be safe and has few side effects if taken as directed by the doctor.
Storvas 10mg Tablet is used to lower your cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels (such as fat in the blood) and prevent any heart problems like a heart attack.
No, Storvas 20 Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a cholesterol-lowering medicine. It works by slowing down the production of cholesterol in the body. This further decreases the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the part of the body. By lowering the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides it prevents the chances of stroke and heart attack.
No, Storvas 20 Tablet has not been reported to cause weight loss. However, weight gain has been reported as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while taking Storvas 20 Tablet.
Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is marketed as a calcium salt under the brand name Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), produced by Pfizer. It is also available as a generic medicine. Atorvastatin is one of the most popular medicines for treating high cholesterol.
Concor COR 2.5 Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. However, your very first dose of Concor COR 2.5 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, so it is better to take your first dose at bedtime. After that, if you do not feel dizzy, you may take it any time of the day.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telma 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
In patients at risk of or with cardiovascular disease, atorvastatin improved kidney function over time in a dose‐dependent manner. In the 3 treatment groups, kidney function improvement was strongly associated with lower cardiovascular risk.
Atorvastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.
No, it is not advised to take alcohol with Storvas 20 Tablet. This is because the risk of developing liver problems increases if you drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Moreover, there is a significant increase in the triglyceride levels if Storvas 20 Tablet is taken along with alcohol. This can further lead to liver damage and also worsen some of the side effects such as muscle pain, muscle weakness and tenderness. People with liver problems are therefore advised, not to take Storvas 20 Tablet without consulting the doctor. They should also refrain from consuming alcohol while taking this medicine to get maximum benefit.
Storvas 20 Tablet is for adults and children aged 10 years or more whose cholesterol levels do not come down enough with exercise and a low-fat diet. It is not approved for use in patients younger than 10 years old.
Storvas 20 Tablet is generally taken once a day. It can be taken in the morning or night or at any time of the day, with or without food. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day to help remember when to take it.
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