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What Does Itchiness Behind The Ears And Elbows Indicate While Taking Lipitor?
Posted on
Thu, 7 Sep 2017
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Thu, 7 Sep 2017
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Wed, 27 Sep 2017
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Question : I AM EXPERIENCE ITCHY SKIN WHEN I TAKE LIPITOR. IT OCCURS AT MY ANCLE, BEHIND MY EARS AND INSIDE MY ELBOWS.
Brief Answer:
may need an alternative to be used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If you are having itching which starts the use of lipitor and stops when it is discontinued, then this means that you are having a reaction.
This is one of the possible reactions that can occur with this medication
Lipitor is one of many statins and if you cannot use it or it is causing problematic side effects, then an alternative statin can be used instead.
Eg:lescol, mevacor, pravachol,zocor, crestor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need an alternative to be used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If you are having itching which starts the use of lipitor and stops when it is discontinued, then this means that you are having a reaction.
This is one of the possible reactions that can occur with this medication
Lipitor is one of many statins and if you cannot use it or it is causing problematic side effects, then an alternative statin can be used instead.
Eg:lescol, mevacor, pravachol,zocor, crestor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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