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What Do Extreme Itching And Burning Sensation When On Lipitor Suggest?

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Question : My husband takes Lipitor 80 mg. per day. Daily he experiences periods of extreme discomfort caused by excessive itching and burning. The reaction at the greatest discomfort occurs during exercise and lasts for about 20-25 minutes. The EXTREME itching and burning occurs on the upper part of his body and legs and is like a million needles pricking the skin. Nothing relieves the situation except scratching and the passing of time. Also, three to five times every day he has periods of EXTREME itching and burning that lasts thirty seconds to a minute and a half. His cardiologist has had no remedy for it. Is there something XXXXXXX can do to suppress the reaction or overcome it?
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

I would like to know
1. whether your husband has any allergies
2. how long does he takes Lipitor , and whether there was change in dose
3. how long does he have such complaints
4. what diseases he has
5. what other medications he takes
6. has he tried some medications for his complaints
7. what is his cholesterol level
8. has he some investigations for his complaints

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)
I revised the information and question prior to the final submission and in that submission I covered some the additional content that you require. Please read updated submission for additional information.

1. Allergic to morphine, z-pack, zetia and NO dry skin.
2. How long does he takes Lipitor? Not sure what you are asking, I assume you inquire about how long he has been taking the drug. If not, let me know please. Answered, he has taken Lipitor since February, 2015 at the dosage of 80mg. daily.
3. Answered, the exact same reactions have occurred since December 2014, whether taking Niaspan or Lipitor.
4. Diseases include hypogonadism, hypothyroidism, enlarged prostrate and osteoarthritis.
5. Medications are as follows: (dosage in mg. & taken daily unless otherwise stated)
Losartan potassium 25 1/day
Diazepam 10 1/2 tab as needed
Brilinta 90 1/day
Metoprolol tartrate 25 (12.5 in am and 12.5 in pm) 1/day
Ranitidine 150 (every 12 hours) 2/day
Levothyroxine 175 mcg. 1/day
Tamsulosin HCL 0.4 1/day
Tramadol HCL 50 3/day as needed
Calis 5 1/day
Lipitor 80 1/day
6. He has been given no medications for his complaints and has not tried any other meds.
7. Cholesterol level is HDL 36, LDL 47 & overall 101. Triglycerides are 88.
LDL/HDL ratio is 1.3.
8. Again, question is unclear. Has he investigated with doc. Yes. Has he investigated online medical websites, Yes, with no assistance. Yes, this inquiry. Please restate question if my interpretation is incorrect.
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

I would advise him to reduce the dosage of Lipitor. If his symptoms started with the use of Niaspan or Lipitor, the dosage reduction may relief symptoms.
His cholesterol level is not high and he can reduce dosage carefully and monitor the symptoms.

Hope I could help you

Wishing a good health to your husband

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do Extreme Itching And Burning Sensation When On Lipitor Suggest?

Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Dear Mrs, I would like to know 1. whether your husband has any allergies 2. how long does he takes Lipitor , and whether there was change in dose 3. how long does he have such complaints 4. what diseases he has 5. what other medications he takes 6. has he tried some medications for his complaints 7. what is his cholesterol level 8. has he some investigations for his complaints Regards,