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What Causes Severe Pain And Tiredness After A Triple Bypass Surgery?
I had triple bypass surgrey in Oct 2008. Am extremely exhausted and tired. Very frustrated....this are the drugs I am taking. Had doctors appointment on Tuesday and I was on a generic lipitor and was put back on regular Lipitor. My body hurts 24/7. 03-05-09 First Dose Lexapro(escitalopram oxalate) 10mg 1 per day Xanax .25mg 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hrs as needed for anxiety Lipitor 40 mg 1 capsule by mouth at night Lasix 40 mg 1 tablet by mouth daily (am) Digoxin 0.125mg 1 tablet by mouth daily (am) Prilosec/Omeprazole 20 mg 1 tablet by mouth daily (am) Lisinopril 5mg 1 tablet by mouth daily (am) K-Dur/POT CHL ER 20MEQ 1 tablet by mouth daily (am) St Joseph baby aspiring 81 mg 1 tablet by mouth daily (am) Starlix 120 MG 1 Tablet with each meal Stopped 03-04-09 Cardizem CD/Diltiazem ER 120 mg 1 capsule by mouth at night
Thu, 2 May 2019
Hi,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to your current therapy adverse effects. For this reason, I would recommend first stopping lipitor and see if your situation improves. This drug may cause severe fatigue and muscle cramps.
I would also recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and check your complete blood count for anemia. Low blood pressure can mimic this clinical situation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to your current therapy adverse effects. For this reason, I would recommend first stopping lipitor and see if your situation improves. This drug may cause severe fatigue and muscle cramps.
I would also recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and check your complete blood count for anemia. Low blood pressure can mimic this clinical situation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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