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Atorvastatin

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Atorvastatin is a HMG-CoA enzyme blocker which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

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Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Constipation
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Headache
Abdominal pain
Muscle spasm
Musculoskeletal pain
Throat pain
Passing gas
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Heartburn
Nausea
Aching muscles
Cognitive impairment
Slow thinking
Sore throat

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Raynaud's disease
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Raynaud's phenomenon
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