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Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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Question : Hello, I've been having episodes (mostly when relaxing, watching tv) when I get an overwhelming fatigue, cannot keep my eyes open) I'm on pain management (for chronic back pain.. 10 major back surgeries) My pain Dr. feels I should get a cardiac work up. In 2204 I had a TIA with expressive aphasia as the main symptom. It totally resolved in about a month. Since then I've been on an anti-stroke med regimen (lisinopril 2.5mg qd, ASA 81 mg qd, Lipitor 40 mg qd). About 5 yrs ago I was taken off opiates, and put on subutex. I also was switched from XXXXXXX 350 qid to XXXXXXX 750 mg q4h for constant spasms in my back. Do you feel the Robaxin could do this? yesterday I took none, yet still had the symptoms described above. Sorry, as I proceeded through the site, I saw there was a fee. I'm on disability (my husband doesn't work in order to care for me) and even $15.00 is too much for me to spend.
Brief Answer:
Lipitor as main causative to unusual tiredness;cardiac check highly advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history and understood your concerns.
1. If you have clicked, unfortunately, you provided a paid question. If you do not want to proceed, then, can close this discussion. You can continue with XXXXXXX queries, but they are limited and cannot give the specific information you want.
However, you can try first.
2. With regards to this query, as I was reviewing your medical history and medications you are taking, I noted that you are taking Lipitor, which belongs to statin drug group. This medication is associated often associated with unusual tiredness as in your case. I advise to report this as a side effect of Lipitor you are taking.
With regards to XXXXXXX 750 mg you are taking for constant spasms in your back, that is not causing unusual tiredness you are having.
Furthermore, as you have a personal history of TIA on 2004, for which you are getting an anti-stroke regimen, I agree with your pain dr's opinion: It's time to have a full cardiac check up to exclude any possible cardio-vascular event.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Lipitor as main causative to unusual tiredness;cardiac check highly advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history and understood your concerns.
1. If you have clicked, unfortunately, you provided a paid question. If you do not want to proceed, then, can close this discussion. You can continue with XXXXXXX queries, but they are limited and cannot give the specific information you want.
However, you can try first.
2. With regards to this query, as I was reviewing your medical history and medications you are taking, I noted that you are taking Lipitor, which belongs to statin drug group. This medication is associated often associated with unusual tiredness as in your case. I advise to report this as a side effect of Lipitor you are taking.
With regards to XXXXXXX 750 mg you are taking for constant spasms in your back, that is not causing unusual tiredness you are having.
Furthermore, as you have a personal history of TIA on 2004, for which you are getting an anti-stroke regimen, I agree with your pain dr's opinion: It's time to have a full cardiac check up to exclude any possible cardio-vascular event.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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