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Can Storvas Cause Pain In Arm, Breast And Headache?

i am having cholesterol (Triglyrides). my doctor suggested me to take Storvas 10 mg tablet afted dinner, life long.but after taking that tablet my left arm and breast is squeezing, and i am getting headache. can u suggest whether i can continue this tablets or not, or again i must go for checkup.
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hi... Storvas contain active ingredient called ATORVASTATIN which reduces blood cholesterol levels and it is a commonly used drug.
It has very few side effects one of which is myopathy, that is it can cause muscle pain, inflammation and weakness.
your pain in arm can be attributed to it, but i do not think headache and brest pain are attributed to the affects of this drug. so i would recommend,
1. Discontinue drug for 1 to 2 weeks if symptoms reduce, you can meet doctor and ask for alternative drug
2.Do muscle enzyme test such as CPK levels to look for evidence of muscle injury.
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Can Storvas Cause Pain In Arm, Breast And Headache?

Hi... Storvas contain active ingredient called ATORVASTATIN which reduces blood cholesterol levels and it is a commonly used drug. It has very few side effects one of which is myopathy, that is it can cause muscle pain, inflammation and weakness. your pain in arm can be attributed to it, but i do not think headache and brest pain are attributed to the affects of this drug. so i would recommend, 1. Discontinue drug for 1 to 2 weeks if symptoms reduce, you can meet doctor and ask for alternative drug 2.Do muscle enzyme test such as CPK levels to look for evidence of muscle injury.