Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid
Information about Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid
Atorvastatin + methylcobalamin + vitamin b6 (pyridoxine) + folic acid uses
Atorvastatin+Methylcobalamin+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)+Folic Acid is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How atorvastatin + methylcobalamin + vitamin b6 (pyridoxine) + folic acid works
This is a combination of five medicines: Atorvastatin, Methylcobalamin, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Folic Acid. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Methylcobalamin, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Folic Acid provide essential nutrients.
Common side effects of atorvastatin + methylcobalamin + vitamin b6 (pyridoxine) + folic acid
Diarrhea, Upset stomach, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Increased liver enzymes
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Expert advice for Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid
- Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid treats high cholesterol and should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- In general, Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin or dark urine.
- Do not take Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.