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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness While On Lipitor?
Question: I started taking Lipitor aboutn4 months ago for my heart ,I don't have high cholesterol. Could this be making me very sleepy? I sleep 10- 12 hrs at nite and 3- 4 during the day. I am diabetic.
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that increased sleepiness is not a known adverse effect related to Lipitor.
But, as you have not high cholesterol levels, I would not recommend taking Lipitor any more.
If your symptoms improve after taking Lipitor, it could indicate possible relationship between this drug and your troubles.
Otherwise consulting with a neurologist and performing a multi latent sleep test would be necessary to exclude a possible sleep disorder (including hypersommnia or sleep apnea).
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that increased sleepiness is not a known adverse effect related to Lipitor.
But, as you have not high cholesterol levels, I would not recommend taking Lipitor any more.
If your symptoms improve after taking Lipitor, it could indicate possible relationship between this drug and your troubles.
Otherwise consulting with a neurologist and performing a multi latent sleep test would be necessary to exclude a possible sleep disorder (including hypersommnia or sleep apnea).
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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