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Suggest Alternative Medication For Ecosprin Taken For Muscle Pain
Question: Hi,
My uncle, 55years, had a stent implanted in XXXXXXX 2015. Since then he has been taking ecosprin av 75mg. But the major side effects he is facing is accuse muscle pain due to which he has stopped exercising and has started gaining a lot of weight. Is there a substitute to it? Can he discontinue?
My uncle, 55years, had a stent implanted in XXXXXXX 2015. Since then he has been taking ecosprin av 75mg. But the major side effects he is facing is accuse muscle pain due to which he has stopped exercising and has started gaining a lot of weight. Is there a substitute to it? Can he discontinue?
Brief Answer:
Aspirin is necessary / statin needs consideration
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Ecosprin- AV contains aspirin and atorvastatin.
He should not discontinue aspirin.
Atorvastatin is the one that can cause muscle pain… / His dose of atorvastatin is rather small – it is up to 80 mg! See his doctor, get blood tests like blood test (CPK etc) urine test etc. to make sure there is no severe muscle damage. His Lipid profile needs to be checked again - LDL & HDL cholesterol, Triglyceride etc..
If it is truly troublesome, one can reduce the dose or stop statin / Can substitute statin with fibrate
May add clopidogrel to aspirin for further action against platelets
The treating doctor alone could conclude better based on total clinical picture…
See a dietician – modify the quantity & quality of food. Weight is like bank account – reduces by withdrawing more (physical work) and/or deposit less (eat less).
Good luck
God bless you
Aspirin is necessary / statin needs consideration
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Ecosprin- AV contains aspirin and atorvastatin.
He should not discontinue aspirin.
Atorvastatin is the one that can cause muscle pain… / His dose of atorvastatin is rather small – it is up to 80 mg! See his doctor, get blood tests like blood test (CPK etc) urine test etc. to make sure there is no severe muscle damage. His Lipid profile needs to be checked again - LDL & HDL cholesterol, Triglyceride etc..
If it is truly troublesome, one can reduce the dose or stop statin / Can substitute statin with fibrate
May add clopidogrel to aspirin for further action against platelets
The treating doctor alone could conclude better based on total clinical picture…
See a dietician – modify the quantity & quality of food. Weight is like bank account – reduces by withdrawing more (physical work) and/or deposit less (eat less).
Good luck
God bless you
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