HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is There Interaction Between Losartan And Lipitor?

my doctor change my losartan to night time Since than I have had muscle aches I also take Lipitor at night that ive been on for years for 2 months now I have been trying to fine out whats causing the aches could lorsartan interact with the lipitor
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Losartan does not interact with Lipitor. Muscle ache is a side effect of Lipitor. It is not due to interaction between losartan & Lipitor. Lipitor usually causes muscle ache, which is in most of the cases, is mild and tolerable.
Advice
1.     Continue Losartan and Lipitor as suggested
2.     Avoid strenuous activity
3.     Vitamin D 400 unit daily per oral for 20 days
4.     Investigation – CK – MM, serum vitamin D3
If CK – MM is elevated more than 10 times of upper normal limit then
1.     Immediately consult your doctor for change of Lipitor

If CK – MM is elevated but is less than 10 times of upper normal limit then
1.     Continue Losartan and Lipitor as suggested
2.     You can also ask your doctor for change of Lipitor if muscle ache is intolerable

If your serum vitamin D3 is decreased then consult your doctor with report for aggressive correction of vitamin D deficiency.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is There Interaction Between Losartan And Lipitor?

Losartan does not interact with Lipitor. Muscle ache is a side effect of Lipitor. It is not due to interaction between losartan & Lipitor. Lipitor usually causes muscle ache, which is in most of the cases, is mild and tolerable. Advice 1. Continue Losartan and Lipitor as suggested 2. Avoid strenuous activity 3. Vitamin D 400 unit daily per oral for 20 days 4. Investigation – CK – MM, serum vitamin D3 If CK – MM is elevated more than 10 times of upper normal limit then 1. Immediately consult your doctor for change of Lipitor If CK – MM is elevated but is less than 10 times of upper normal limit then 1. Continue Losartan and Lipitor as suggested 2. You can also ask your doctor for change of Lipitor if muscle ache is intolerable If your serum vitamin D3 is decreased then consult your doctor with report for aggressive correction of vitamin D deficiency. Thanks