Monday, March 23, 2009

Atorvastatin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using atorvastatin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
  • muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with fever or flu symptoms and dark colored urine.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • mild stomach pain, gas, bloating, stomach upset, heartburn;*nausea, stomach pain or upset;
  • constipation, bloating, gas;
  • stuffy nose;
  • itching, skin rash; or
  • muscle pain.


This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.