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What Causes Drastic Weight Loss And Fatigue While On Atorvastatin?
I am taking Atorvastatin for high cholesterol but no other meds. l. Last year I lost 70 pounds this year I have put on more than 80. I have fatigue, my face tingles and I am struggling with memory and focus. What do you recommend. 20 years ago a I had a pituitary adenoma it took eight years to diagnose and a few years for the medicine to work on that. I no longer take the medicine for that. I now weigh more than I ever have in my life.
Mon, 11 Feb 2019
Hello,
Weight loss and fatigue are common side effects of Atorvastatin. I would recommend to stop using the medications and do regular check-ups of the cholesterol and triglycerides. I also recommend a healthy diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Weight loss and fatigue are common side effects of Atorvastatin. I would recommend to stop using the medications and do regular check-ups of the cholesterol and triglycerides. I also recommend a healthy diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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