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Suggest Treatment For TIA

II was recently put on a higher dose of atervastain(20) due a TIA.Then a couple months later Forteo because of severe ostoporosis. I have been having extreme leg pain,much worse at night. I also had kyoplastic on my back, due to vertabra fractures. Could the atervastain possible be a cause?
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

I agree with you that atorvastatin may lead to increased muscle cramps, as this is a common adverse effect of atorvastatin.
For this reason, I would recommend checking liver function tests and muscular enzyme levels.
Considering the fact that you suffer from osteoporosis, I would recommend checking also calcium and vitamin D plasma levels.
It may be necessary stopping atorvastatin for a short period of time, especially if your liver or muscle enzymes are elevated.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best regards!
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Suggest Treatment For TIA

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! I agree with you that atorvastatin may lead to increased muscle cramps, as this is a common adverse effect of atorvastatin. For this reason, I would recommend checking liver function tests and muscular enzyme levels. Considering the fact that you suffer from osteoporosis, I would recommend checking also calcium and vitamin D plasma levels. It may be necessary stopping atorvastatin for a short period of time, especially if your liver or muscle enzymes are elevated. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best regards!