What are the side effects of the lipitor?
The side effects of Lipitor® fall into three groups. The first is a safe set of side effects that do not pose any risk, such as stomach and joint pain. The second set of side effects is more serious and can cause long -term health problems such as liver damage. Finally, the last set of side effects includes damage that Lipitor® can cause an unborn or nursing child. An individual who is considering using Lipitor® should consider discussing the risks with his primary care doctor. The drug works by inhibiting the production of cholesterol in the liver. Most patients taking Lipitor® experience the intended effect, more if they combine their medicines with healthier eating habits and exercise. However, all medicines, including Lipitor®, carry certain risks. Lipitor® side effects can make the patient so unhealthy that the use of medication becomes counterproductive.
All the side effects of Lipitor® are the most common headaches. More than 10% of patients report BoleSti heads during the first week of treatment. Influence of slightly less than 10% of patients are abdominal pain and diarrhea. Other common side effects include temporary weakness and dizziness. These symptoms should not apply to patients if they do not last for more than a week.
If symptoms persist or worsen, the patient may be endangered by one of the more serious side effects of the Lipitor®. Because Lipitor® works by inhibiting certain liver function, liver damage is possible through a rare long -term side effect. If the patient reports prolonged side effects described above, the physician performs blood tests to determine the health of the liver. The results of blood tests together with the physical symptoms of jaundice or hepatitis caused by drugs are clear indications that Lipitor® causes more damage than good. Patients who have liver damage may require further medical treatment.
The last group of side effects lIPITOR® includes those that affect unborn and nursing children of women taking medicines. Lipitor® can completely inhibit the ability of the unborn child to produce cholesterol. This side effect is fatal for the child. Lipitor® can also cause similar damage to nursing infants because the drug is excreted in breast milk. For these reasons, doctors do not prescribe Lipitor® to pregnant or nursing women.
Although the risk of serious side effects in Lipitor® use is small, individuals who are considering using a drug to reduce cholesterol should discuss the risks with a physician. Health history and lifestyle affect the likelihood of certain side effects. In order to reduce the risk as much as possible, the doctor may prescribe lifestyle changes before the patient begins Lipitor®.