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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain And Weakness In Legs While On Atorvastatin
Question: Hi I am taking atorvastation and having pain in stomach and upset stomach also weakness in my legs is this likely caused by the medication?
Brief Answer:
rare side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Nausea and indigestion are rare side effects of atorvastatin
Nausea occurs in 4 to 7% of persons (4 to 7 out of a 100 persons who use it) and indigestion occurs in 3 to 6%.
Abdominal pain is very rare (0.1 to 1%- 1 out of 1000 to 1 out of 100 persons).
Since the medication was discontinued, if the symptoms stop, then you would know that it was the likely cause. This should occur by day 3 to 5, if the medication was the culprit.
If the symptoms, continue, then the gastro doctor would determine if there is another cause.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
rare side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Nausea and indigestion are rare side effects of atorvastatin
Nausea occurs in 4 to 7% of persons (4 to 7 out of a 100 persons who use it) and indigestion occurs in 3 to 6%.
Abdominal pain is very rare (0.1 to 1%- 1 out of 1000 to 1 out of 100 persons).
Since the medication was discontinued, if the symptoms stop, then you would know that it was the likely cause. This should occur by day 3 to 5, if the medication was the culprit.
If the symptoms, continue, then the gastro doctor would determine if there is another cause.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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