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Does Taking Lipitor Affect The Health In A Diabetic Patient?

I saw on t.v, that if your taking Lipitor and have diabetes to call a number because of the problems. I take Lipitor (Atorvastatin) When I told my Dr. that I was not taking it any more, then he put me on Atorvastatin which I now know as Lipitor... What is going on?
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

Yes, the latest recommendations state that the diabetics should be on a low dose of statins. however, for a more specific dose, a lipid profile test should be done.

some experts however say that the added dose of statins is not always required.

and watch for the side effects of statins like myalgia, weakness, bodyache etc.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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Does Taking Lipitor Affect The Health In A Diabetic Patient?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query Yes, the latest recommendations state that the diabetics should be on a low dose of statins. however, for a more specific dose, a lipid profile test should be done. some experts however say that the added dose of statins is not always required. and watch for the side effects of statins like myalgia, weakness, bodyache etc. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)