What Are The Side Effects Of Atorvastatin?

Posted on Sat, 8 Apr 2017

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Question : I am taking atorvastatin.. have side effects... am stopping this.. do I need to wean off this medication

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need to wean off

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

There is no need to wean off or taper off the dose of Atorvastatin.

However, i would recommend you once to meet your doctor to discuss the side effects and the need of the medicine as this medicine is a life saving drug and any changes in dosage or stoppage should be under advice of your treating doctor.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng