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Does Atorvastatin Cause Gastritis?
Question: I have been put on clopedigrel and atorvastin. THE atorvastin I just cannot handle. the other I am trying to take but feel worse. I have a bad history with stomach...... ulcer when i was younger, i take lansprozole, I also noticed fluoxetine mentioned....... I have a hiatus hernia and gastritis. the clopedigrel is not agreeing with this either. Should I stop them as well.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Atorvastatin does not cause gastritis but a patient with severe gastritis should take clopidogrel with caution as it can cause bleeding.
You can continue taking lansoprazole, it will keep gastritis good.
Their is no much alternative to statin you can continue them both.
Thanks.
Dr Sameer Maheshwari
Please see detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Atorvastatin does not cause gastritis but a patient with severe gastritis should take clopidogrel with caution as it can cause bleeding.
You can continue taking lansoprazole, it will keep gastritis good.
Their is no much alternative to statin you can continue them both.
Thanks.
Dr Sameer Maheshwari
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