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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia And Constipation While Taking Lipitor

I ve started taking Lipitor one week ago. I have terrible insomnia and constipation. Also, a thumping noise and ear pressure. Will this eventually stop or should I talk to my doctor about changing medication. My cholesterol is 242, I am a 56 year old female.
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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You may decrease the dose of lipitor to 20 or even 10 mg per day,,as your cholesterol is not that high,,it can be decreased by changing your food happets....
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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia And Constipation While Taking Lipitor

You may decrease the dose of lipitor to 20 or even 10 mg per day,,as your cholesterol is not that high,,it can be decreased by changing your food happets....