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What Are The Side Effects Of HCTZ-Losartan, Amlodipine Besylate And Atorvastatin?
Question: side effect of losartan/hctzx 100/25 amlodipine besylate 10 mg atorvastatin 40mg metoprolol succ 50mg I have been having leg cramps in ham strings and going down leg
Brief Answer:
Will answer possible and common side effects one by one.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
Will answer all the drugs one by one.
1) losartan/hydrochlorthiazide:
muscle cramps or pain
nausea or vomiting occasionally
unusual weakness,
increased thirst,
Mouth dryness
2)Metoprolol 50-
bradycardia,
dizziness,
fainting,
fatigue,
numbness or tingling of the limbs
3) Atorvastatin
nausea,
dizziness,
headache,
joint or muscle pain
4) amlodipine:
Nausea,
stomach pain,
dizziness,
lightheadness or
hypotension
Leg cramps or pain going down the legs could be due to losartan/hydrochlorothiazide.
Muscle pain is a common side effect statins ,especially atorvastatin but it is less common with rosuvastatin,so if you are uncomfortable with atorvastatin then you have alternative to it.
Kindly consult your treating physician before changing any medicines.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Will answer possible and common side effects one by one.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
Will answer all the drugs one by one.
1) losartan/hydrochlorthiazide:
muscle cramps or pain
nausea or vomiting occasionally
unusual weakness,
increased thirst,
Mouth dryness
2)Metoprolol 50-
bradycardia,
dizziness,
fainting,
fatigue,
numbness or tingling of the limbs
3) Atorvastatin
nausea,
dizziness,
headache,
joint or muscle pain
4) amlodipine:
Nausea,
stomach pain,
dizziness,
lightheadness or
hypotension
Leg cramps or pain going down the legs could be due to losartan/hydrochlorothiazide.
Muscle pain is a common side effect statins ,especially atorvastatin but it is less common with rosuvastatin,so if you are uncomfortable with atorvastatin then you have alternative to it.
Kindly consult your treating physician before changing any medicines.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
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