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Have Ringing In Ears. Taking Plavix, Toporol And Lipitor For Stint At Lad. Related?
I am 56 years old male, 138 lb, 5-6. it is exactly 2 years that i take 75mg plavix, toporol xl25, lipitor 40mg, due to stint at lad. it has been 3 weeks that i am experiencing ringin in ears (hissing sound). I went to ent specialist, no infection, no hear loss, no founding. my question is could this be the side effect of one or more of the above medicine?
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013
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no neither of these have this side effect, but toporol decreases blood pressure and lipitor causes some weakness only. you should check your B.P. and report for any decreased blood pressure.these medicines are necessary after stenting. so please continue the medication. thanks.
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