Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Are The Effects Of Atorvastatin?
I started taking atorvastatin last week and now I bleed out when I prick my finger for my glucose checking. I get sores, and I bruise without hardly getting hit by any thing. The sores bleed out and it is hard to stop them also. Is it the atorvastatin causing me to bleed out?
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
Atorvastatin is not known to cause bleeding as a side effect. Atorvastatin can effect liver function which in turn could affect bleeding. It may be that you have been advised medicine like dispirin or clopidogerel (blood thinners) along with Atorvastatin, but even these cannot affect the way you describe.
You need to get yourself investigated-Id recommend a hemogram along with Prothrombin Time and Liver function tests for my patients.
You need to get yourself investigated-Id recommend a hemogram along with Prothrombin Time and Liver function tests for my patients.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....