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What Causes Weight Gain While On Atorvastatin?

I am on 20 mg a day of atrovastatin. The possible side effects are concerning. I m 66 and weight 143lbs. I m 5 4 and have gained 20 lbs in two years mostly belly fat. I started to exercise but need to know what foods to avoid and what foods I need to start eating. I ve never had a weight problem so want to get this under control.
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hi mam/sir,there is no evidence of atorvastatin causing weight gain.moreover it is used to decrease cholesterol thereby reducing weight.regarding weight loss tips,exercise combinet with diet is the most important principle.i advise my patients to cut down carbohydrates and fats to minimum and the daily calorie intake must not exceed 1800kcal/day.completely avoid refined or processed foods.the following foods are recommended
1)high fibre foods like fruits(melons,guava,berries,apples
etc),corn(avoid sweet corn),split
beans,peas,raddish,carrots,broccoli,avocado.
2)protein intake can be moderate.all veggies and egg can be
taken.
3)fish,oatmeal,whole wheat past,green soups can be taken.
most important is to exercise atleast for 30min/day for 4 to 5 days a week.heavy exertion is not advised for your age.you can go for a brisk walk daily.hope my explanation satisfies you.if any other queries,i'm ready to address.thank you.take care.bye.
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What Causes Weight Gain While On Atorvastatin?

hi mam/sir,there is no evidence of atorvastatin causing weight gain.moreover it is used to decrease cholesterol thereby reducing weight.regarding weight loss tips,exercise combinet with diet is the most important principle.i advise my patients to cut down carbohydrates and fats to minimum and the daily calorie intake must not exceed 1800kcal/day.completely avoid refined or processed foods.the following foods are recommended 1)high fibre foods like fruits(melons,guava,berries,apples etc),corn(avoid sweet corn),split beans,peas,raddish,carrots,broccoli,avocado. 2)protein intake can be moderate.all veggies and egg can be taken. 3)fish,oatmeal,whole wheat past,green soups can be taken. most important is to exercise atleast for 30min/day for 4 to 5 days a week.heavy exertion is not advised for your age.you can go for a brisk walk daily.hope my explanation satisfies you.if any other queries,i m ready to address.thank you.take care.bye.