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What Causes Tiredness At Old Age?
Male age 70, aortic valve replacement May 2016, stent in March 2016 in circumflex artery and is on Brlinita for that. He Has some sinus congestion, a cough, spit up phlegm sometimes, temperature 100.2, normal BP 127/60, pulse 116-118. He is no longer in BP meds per cardiologist. He has been using cough syrup Robitussin DM, and Advil, and honey lemon cough drops. Only other RX is Atorvastatin. He feels tired. Any suggestions?
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Hello,
The tiredness and fatigue are related to Atorvastatin intake.
Also, his congestion and cough can cause fatigue due to difficulty breathing.
He can take some vitamin C and wait for congestion and cough to go away then we can do a further evaluation of his symptoms.
If he doesn't get better the fatigue comes from Atorvastatin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
The tiredness and fatigue are related to Atorvastatin intake.
Also, his congestion and cough can cause fatigue due to difficulty breathing.
He can take some vitamin C and wait for congestion and cough to go away then we can do a further evaluation of his symptoms.
If he doesn't get better the fatigue comes from Atorvastatin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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