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What Should Be Done For Allergic Reaction To Generic Lipitor?

I seemed to have developed an allergic reaction to generic Lipitor no problems before takeing regular Lipitor 10 years generic 1 year is this possible .ten mimutes after I take generic my tongue feels funny peppery overall very legaric sometimes nauseus
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
It may be due to allergy to the drug and the other constituents of the generic lipitor.
As you are having to this generic drug I would like to advise
1. Stop this drug Immediately.
2. Oral Antihistaminics
3. If you are having intense itching you can apply cold pack.
Drug should be taken on doctor advise.
Thank you.
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What Should Be Done For Allergic Reaction To Generic Lipitor?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, It may be due to allergy to the drug and the other constituents of the generic lipitor. As you are having to this generic drug I would like to advise 1. Stop this drug Immediately. 2. Oral Antihistaminics 3. If you are having intense itching you can apply cold pack. Drug should be taken on doctor advise. Thank you.