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Severe Heartburn, Heavy Saliva Flow After 1 Hour Of Taking Fluvastatin. Have Hiatal Hernia
I have been taking fluvastatin for a couple of months. Recently, I have been having severe heartburn about an hour after taking (at bedtime). It lasts an hour or more and is quite painful. I also have a heavy saliva flow during this time.
I do have a hiatal hernia. Just wondering if the statin is causing the problem, or possibly something else. This is about the 5th statin I've tried..... all have had various other side effects.
(female, age 69)
I do have a hiatal hernia. Just wondering if the statin is causing the problem, or possibly something else. This is about the 5th statin I've tried..... all have had various other side effects.
(female, age 69)
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
did u get hiatus hernia repaired by doctor.if not,that could be reason for ur chest pain.considering ur age,get an ecg,lipid profile done.are u hypertensive?
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