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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain While On Lipitor And Xarelto?

i was prescribed lipitor and xarelto together daily. the doctor says its due to dvt history. i have stopped smoking 4 months ago. now i have gained 35-40 pounds and my face is itchy ,i go pee 4 x daily with no fluid intake and my body feels over inflated to the max to the point i have a hard time walking and breathing. please reply. thank you
Sat, 15 Sep 2018
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Hi,

After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that you need a physical evaluation for your symptoms, as it doesn’t look like any side effects of your current medication.

Kindly consult your treating physician personally for physical evaluation and treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap,
Cardiologist
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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain While On Lipitor And Xarelto?

Hi, After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that you need a physical evaluation for your symptoms, as it doesn’t look like any side effects of your current medication. Kindly consult your treating physician personally for physical evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist