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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Inner Thigh While On Atorvastatin?

Hello, I just started taking atorvastatin 20 mg oral tablet a couple weeks ago and I am having some sharp pain in my inner thigh area that has moved up to my upper inner thigh area. it is sharp fill like pins sticking my and a sharp pain at the same time. Also I had a mild similar pain in my left boob area up top. it s not constant but it happened at least 5-6 times in the last two days and in the middle of the night I got up for water and could barely walk I was out of breath a little and most of all very dizzy. Is this a side affect of the new med, or is this a blood clot?

Wed, 11 Apr 2018

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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar's Response

Hello,

What I can infer from your complaint is that you are having symptoms of side effects of statins.

I would suggest you to visit your physician again, so that he can change the medication or will suggest you medications to decrease the side effects.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar

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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Inner Thigh While On Atorvastatin?

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