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Can Lipitor Cause Severe Cough?
Question: Could continued coughing be related to Lipitor
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are not related to lipitor intake as it is not known to cause cough as an adverse effect.
i would recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes:
- a chest X ray study
-complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation
-allergy tests for possible allergies.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows :
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are not related to lipitor intake as it is not known to cause cough as an adverse effect.
i would recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes:
- a chest X ray study
-complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation
-allergy tests for possible allergies.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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