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What Causes Chest Pain And Cramps In The Legs And Foot While On Atorvastatin?
Have been taking Atorovastin 40 mgs approx 2 yrs upped from 20 by pop! Cardiologist felt I had a lower risk of stroke heart attack on my calcium ct scan based on a good score! He suggested a reduction in dosage back To 20 mgs but I had moved to another state and the communication never happened. I am achy more than normal in the last yr or so with leg and foot cramps periodically. I have scheduled a physical here and can not be seen until Early May, I would like to cut my dosage in half........it is not time released! What say you please?
Sat, 28 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would explain that your symptoms could be related to Atorvastatin adverse effects.
For this reason, I recommend checking your blood lipid profile, CPK plasma levels and liver function tests.
You may need to reduce the dose to half or even stop it for a month, in order to help improve your situation.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain that your symptoms could be related to Atorvastatin adverse effects.
For this reason, I recommend checking your blood lipid profile, CPK plasma levels and liver function tests.
You may need to reduce the dose to half or even stop it for a month, in order to help improve your situation.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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