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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Numbness In Leg
left leg numb sometimes and sometimes a quick pain down it. sore muscles every where stiff especially around hips and lower back. Just started atorvastatin about a week ago. Is this side effects and what should I do? keep on med hopeing i will go away?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
hi,
thanks for writing to healthcaremagic.
yes,your pain can be because of atorvastatin.
musculoskeletal pain and limb pain is a known side effect of atorvastatin.
but please dont worry as it's only been a week since you started it. as time elapses, your body might get adjusted to this drug and this will go away.
in the meantime , you should:
1. take rest.
2. avoid strenuous activities like running, driving or standing for long
duration.
3. drink plenty of fluids, 10-12 glasses of water per day.
however, if with time, this does not improve or it worsens,you will have to go back to your treating physician and he might consider changing the drug
hope i have answered your query.
if satisfied, please rate my reply
thank you
thanks for writing to healthcaremagic.
yes,your pain can be because of atorvastatin.
musculoskeletal pain and limb pain is a known side effect of atorvastatin.
but please dont worry as it's only been a week since you started it. as time elapses, your body might get adjusted to this drug and this will go away.
in the meantime , you should:
1. take rest.
2. avoid strenuous activities like running, driving or standing for long
duration.
3. drink plenty of fluids, 10-12 glasses of water per day.
however, if with time, this does not improve or it worsens,you will have to go back to your treating physician and he might consider changing the drug
hope i have answered your query.
if satisfied, please rate my reply
thank you
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