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What Causes Fatigue While Treating Osteoarthritis With Atorvastatin, Atenolol And Warfarin?
Question: I am suffering with extreme fatigue! I am presently taking Entresto 98/103mg for heart failure diagnosed one year ago. I have a pacemaker and defibrillator for atrial fib and am taking Warfarin, Atorvastatin and Atenolol.
I am being treated for osteoarthritis with Limbrel 500mg 1x per day. I also have rheumatoid and gouty arthritis,
Could I be having a drug interaction causing my fatigue?
I am being treated for osteoarthritis with Limbrel 500mg 1x per day. I also have rheumatoid and gouty arthritis,
Could I be having a drug interaction causing my fatigue?
Brief Answer:
No there doesn't seem like any drug interaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through your medical details, I would like to tell you that your tiredness and fatigue is probably due to electrolyte disturbances or it could also be due to pacemaker malfunction.
So, in my opinion, it's advisable that you should personally consult your cardiologist as well as the primary physician for proper evaluation as few blood tests like:
1. Kidney function test
2. Serum electrolyte levels
3. Complete blood count
Additionally, need to do pacemaker interrogation along with.
I hope this information will guide you properly. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
No there doesn't seem like any drug interaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through your medical details, I would like to tell you that your tiredness and fatigue is probably due to electrolyte disturbances or it could also be due to pacemaker malfunction.
So, in my opinion, it's advisable that you should personally consult your cardiologist as well as the primary physician for proper evaluation as few blood tests like:
1. Kidney function test
2. Serum electrolyte levels
3. Complete blood count
Additionally, need to do pacemaker interrogation along with.
I hope this information will guide you properly. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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