Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe
Information about Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe
Atorvastatin + ezetimibe uses
Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How atorvastatin + ezetimibe works
Atorvastatin and ezetimibe. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.
Common side effects of atorvastatin + ezetimibe
Muscle pain, Nausea, Increased transaminase level in blood, Upper respiratory tract infection, Muscle spasm, Rash, Red spots or bumps, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, Muscle damage, Rhabdomyolysis, Anaphylactic reaction, Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
Available Medicine for Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe
Expert advice for Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe
- You have been prescribed Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe for the treatment of high cholesterol.
- Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
- Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.