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Q: Lipitor????
say u have hiv and not taking meds for it will it still interact with the hiv and if u are taking drugs for it will the doctor have u stop taking ur hiv meds and put u on a statin?
Y is lipitor for hiv
A: Not sure exactly what you are asking here. Lipitor is a -statin (Atorvastatin). All I can say is that there are no serious interactions between statins and antivirals that I know of.
You need to talk to a pharmacist about your therapy for both the HIV and your heart. A pharmacist can help you decide what is best – they know way more about the drugs than a medical doctor. Then the pharmacist should talk to your doctor about getting you prescriptions for the right things.
And if you are prescribed anti-virals for your HIV you should take them – and don’t stop taking them or miss any days. This can make your HIV more resistant to the drugs (just like bacteria and antibiotics) and make your disease harder to treat.
Q: Why would a doctor prescribe Niaspan ER and Lipitor to reduce cholesterol?
What is the difference between the two? With all the bad stuff about lipitor what is a better alternative?
A: What “bad stuff”? Lipitor has a long track record of safety. As do all of the statins.
Lipitor and other statins lower total cholesterol and LDL (the ‘bad’ cholesterol). Unfortunately, options for raising HDL (the ‘good’ stuff) are limited to Niaspan.
I’ve been on high dose Niaspan (2 gm/night) and Zocor (similar to Lipitor). NO side effects. My liver is as good as it was 10 years ago. No muscle aches. Just good lipid results.
Q: How much Bad cholesterol does LIPITOR reduce in how much time?
Im a 35 yr old male, 253 pounds. with a cholestrol of 246.. I got into a strict low fat diet and am doing cardio 35 min for 4 days a week. plus im taking 10 mg lipitor each night.. also i eat Oatmeal or Cherrios each morning..how long will it take me to get at least under 200 of Cholesterol?
A: 10 mg seems like a low dosage. They started me out at 40, then dropped it to 20. Went from 289 to 190 in about 3 months. With your excercise and new diet, you should see a pretty good drop pretty quickly. Some drug stores offer cholestrol tests if you want to check up on your progress. Good luck!
Q: Does Lipitor really make a difference in prolonging your life?
I know Lipitor lowers your cholesterol. But is there any real proof you will be healthier because of it?
A: not healthier but the risk of CAD is reduced.
Q: What would happen if you ate a grapefruit while on Lipitor?
What are peoples opinions on lipitor? Are there any side effects the Doctor is not telling me about?
A: I was not able to take Lipitor, it made my legs hurt. So next we tried Zocor and that worked great. It has really lowered my cholesterol!
If you can do Lipitor, though, it’s better. All the other statin drugs, you have to take them at bedtime, because it’s during the night that your body produces cholesterol. Lipitor, you can take any time.
Grapefruit won’t hurt you, but if you have it in your stomach when you take Lipitor it decreases the effect of the Lipitor.
Q: Is there any serious interaction between Lipitor and Plavix when taken together?
Im trying to find out if anything harmful can happen if someone takes Lipitor and Plavix together. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
A: They seem to be acceptable to put together, but you need to speak to a physician about it. These will only work well together if you are monitored by a doctor.
Q: Does anyone know if the side effects of Lipitor can be reversed ?
My ex mother in law has muscle damage from taking Lipitor, and she was wondering if its permanent? Does anyone know anything about this. She is elderly.
A: Rare cases of muscle inflammation (myositis) and breakdown have been reported with other drugs in this class (HMGCoA reductase antagonists), and it is assumed that this side effect also may occur with atorvastatin. Muscle breakdown causes the release of muscle protein (myoglobin) into the blood and accumulation of the protein in the kidney tubules, resulting in kidney failure.
Although there is no cure for myositis, prompt and aggressive treatment to reduce inflammation of PM and DM can help prevent muscle weakness from progressing and might help restore some of your strength.
Medications: Corticosteroids (i.e., prednisone) and other drugs that suppress the immune system (immunosuppresants) may slow down the attack on healthy tissue and improve skin rash. Your doctor will probably repeat blood tests throughout your treatment for myositis to monitor improvement. You may also want to use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin or ibuprofin for pain relief.
Exercise: After drug treatment takes effect, a program of regular stretching exercises prescribed by your doctor can help maintain range of motion in weakened arms and legs. Physical therapy may also help prevent permanent muscle shortening. You may also want to add whirlpool baths, heat and gentle massage.
Rest: Getting enough rest is an important component of managing myositis. Take frequent breaks during the day and limit your activity.
Q: How many folks out there have had problems with Lipitor?
My husband was perfectly healthy until the doctor put him on Lipitor, while on it he had 3 heart attacks and 3 strokes. Now he’s been off the drugs for 3 years and there have been no trips to the ER.
How common is this sort of thing?
A: Very common, my doctor took me off of it stating it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, which I have had 3 of each myself so far! The best thing you can do for your health is eat nutritious foods always. I only take pain pills, and tranquilizers, and metoprolol for my chest pains, and never leave the house without nitroglycerin! I advise not taking it too! Just change his diet!
Q: What is the medication Lyrica is that a name for lipitor?
In the envelope of mail order prescriptions the bottle says Lyrica and it is supose to be lipitor? Is that a generic name?
Or did they make a mistake?
A: I’m a nurse, and they DEFIANTLY made a mistake! Lipitor is a cholesterol lowering medication, and Lyrica is used for neuropathathy. I’d call the pharmacy ASAP and ask to speak to a supervisor to get the problem corrected.
Q: Can I stop taking Lisinopril and Lipitor if I eat right and exercise?
NOTE: I am a diabetic 1 and on an insulin pump. I really want to stop taking so many meds and I was wondering if I eat well, can I stop taking them.
Lisinopril is for high blood pressure and Lipitor is for high cholesterol.
ANOTHER NOTE: I, of course, will talk to my doctor so don’t say to talk to my doctor.
A: ask your personal doctor, he/she is the only person who can safely answer that sorry hate to say the one thing you didn’t want to hear
Q: Is there a cure for ED besides taking pills, and does taking Lipitor add to or cause ED?
I am 50yrs old and never had ED until lately, my wife thinks it may be from taking Lipitor.
A: Unfortunately, the cure for ED depends on the cause of the problem. For some people, it may be blockages (some caused by cholesterol, some caused by other things), it may be unresolved mental issues (more rare, but still), it may be drugs that interfere with how your body works, or it may be something else entirely.
What I can say for sure is that Lipitor and other cholesterol blockers do have a lot of side effects because some parts of your body NEED cholesterol to function properly. For example, the brain needs cholesterol to function properly because that’s one component of the mylon sheaths that protect various things within the brain. It’s very possible that the Lipitor may be causing the ED and unless your doctor is very well versed in the side effects of the drug, the only way to find out if that’s it is to stop taking it.
Now, if that is it and you need another option for your cholesterol, there are several natural options that wouldn’t have that side effect. Some of the most beneficial and popular ones are Red Yeast Rice, Policosanol, Beta Sitosterol, Omega 3 and 9 Fatty Acids (typically in Fish Oil, Flax Oil, and Olive Oil), Guggul, Niacin, Lecithin, Garlic, PhosphatidylCholine, and any good soluble fiber. Each of those help with different aspects of Cholesterol health, so you may need a variety of them… try one or two of them out. Aside from that, there’s always the standard plan of diet and exercise, but that’s normally just increasing soluble fiber (veggies, fruits, grains, etc) and decreasing bad foods (some sugars, certain fatty foods, etc). Good luck and I hope I helped!
[edit]: Looks like your wife was right… Drugs.com lists under the MANY side effects on Lipitor, “groin or scrotum pain; inability to have or keep an erection”. Stopping it will probably bring an end to the sexual issues. Good luck!
Q: what do muscle cramps signify when using Lipitor?
I’ve been using Lipitor for 7 monrths. About 3 months ago I started getting muscle cramps in my legs. About the same time the cramps started I also went on 3 vacations, 1 each month and they all consisted of a daily intake of alcohol… about 3-6 drinks a day. I normally don’t drink. I’ve been told the alcohol and Lipitor mix is the cause, I’ve been told Lipitor in general can cause cramps, I’ve been told don’t worry about it, and I’ve been told to stop taking the lipitor.
I recently had a blood test and everything came back great. So, what do cramps and Lipitor have in common if anything and should I be concerned?
A: Statins such as Lipitor can potentially cause a dangerous side effect of muscle breakdown. Make sure your doctor checked a CK level in your blood; if it’s high it could signal muscle breakdown.
Q: Can anyone tell me what the effects of Lipitor are?
What happens when someone stops taking Lipitor?
I really need to know, please and thank you.
Specific question:
What would a stroke patient be taking Lipitor for? And what happens if they stop taking it?
A: Liptor is a cholesterol lowering drug. It lowers cholesterol levels in your body. High lipid levels are a risk factor for heart disease. Sometimes medication is necessary to reduce cholesterol levels.
Edit
High cholesterol levels put people at risk from cardiovascular events such as MI and stroke. Keeping cholesterol levels low, reduces this risk. If a stroke patient stops taking statins they are at a greater risk of having a stroke, heart attack etc.
Q: Is it true that Crestor is more dangerous than lipitor both statin drugs?
I was reading about Crestor that it is more dangerous than Lipitor could this be true knowing that both are statins drugs?
A: Yes, it’s true. Here is an article about it:
http://www.medicationsense.com/articles/may_aug_05/crestor_headlines_053005.html
Q: Can Lipitor cause very bad fatigue and erectile dysfunction?
I have been on statin drugs for years, dosage slowly increased. Ten months ago was switched to Lipitor 80mg. Mild fatigue seemed to follow but for the past two months have been feeling constantly and seriously fatigued and having sexual dysfunction that is more than normal aging. A glass of wine with dinner makes the fatigue worse. I am very fit from lots of exercise (jogging and gym work).
A: go to your pharmacist counter and ask for an education sheet on Lipitor. After reading it go back to him with any questions. They often know more about meds than doctors. Best wishes and good health.
Consider the possibility of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Webmd.
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