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What Causes Heavy Sensation In The Chest While On Atorvastatin?

Hi Dr. I have been taking Atorvastatin for about a month now. I have been experienced some chest heaviness, not really alarmed though. I can breath good. However, Ive never experienced it before. Also, today the skin around my eyes are quite puffy and red. Its starting to itch. Ive never had this happen before. I do have a little muscle pain. I work-out 3 times per week and walk. I don t want to take this medication any longer. Can I just quit taking it? I will be seeing my Dr. tomorrow for a follow-up, but im curious if the red puffiness around my eyes is a side effect. Thanks, Jackie
posted on Sat, 25 Jul 2015
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Hello,

As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:

1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Cardio] and do few investigations like [ECG, ECHO, Cardiac enzymes and Coronary angiography] to confirm exact pathology.
2) Do take your medication [Atorvastatin] as usual and it has no side effect at all.
3) Do take permanent treatment as per clinical findings and investigations only.

Do follow lifestyle modification like this:

1) Try to avoid smoking.
2) Try to monitoring and controlling other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes and take medications regularly.
3) Try to eat a healthy diet, consult with your dietician to make a chart.
4) Try to Increase your physical activity after all investigation report.
5) Try to maintain a healthy weight.
6) Make a plan for reducing your stress level.

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

Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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What Causes Heavy Sensation In The Chest While On Atorvastatin?

Hello, As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this: 1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Cardio] and do few investigations like [ECG, ECHO, Cardiac enzymes and Coronary angiography] to confirm exact pathology. 2) Do take your medication [Atorvastatin] as usual and it has no side effect at all. 3) Do take permanent treatment as per clinical findings and investigations only. Do follow lifestyle modification like this: 1) Try to avoid smoking. 2) Try to monitoring and controlling other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes and take medications regularly. 3) Try to eat a healthy diet, consult with your dietician to make a chart. 4) Try to Increase your physical activity after all investigation report. 5) Try to maintain a healthy weight. 6) Make a plan for reducing your stress level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo