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Liptor side effects
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Liptor side effects
by Cris Kraft, Nov 14, 1999 12:00AM
My Father had a heart attack in July '98(his second)(First one in 1968). It was caused by a blockage of one artery, 90%. An angioplasty was performed with no stint. He's been fine since except:
His muscles get extremely sore. It's happened ever since he started taking this medicine called Liptor (liptor).
Can you give me any background and advise on what he can do to offset this side effect. He's of course taking advil & so forth to combat this. Let me also say he is 68 years old and very active.
Thanks,
Cris
His muscles get extremely sore. It's happened ever since he started taking this medicine called Liptor (liptor).
Can you give me any background and advise on what he can do to offset this side effect. He's of course taking advil & so forth to combat this. Let me also say he is 68 years old and very active.
Thanks,
Cris
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Nov 15, 1999 12:00AM
Lipitor may cause myositis. this goes away with discontinuation of the medication. You should mention this to your physican. Other statins may have less of this side effect.
Can you explain this process further?