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What Causes Tiredness And Weakness While On Atorvastatin?

I have been feeling generally tired, weak. When I lay down, I feel a twitching internally. I have been taking my medication (Daily: Ramipril 10 MG, Atorvastatin Calcium 40 Mg; Vitamin D 50,000 Units), monitoring my blood pressure and food intake. My blood pressure is low in general: 119/73 58 to 82/60 83. My food intake in general: B - cereal/milk/orange juice/hot tea; L - chicken breast/potato/cake/milk; D - ham n cheese/broccoli/apple sauce/milk Snack - soda/crackers/cheese. I go for my yearly check-up in September. What is the twitching and should I go to my doctor sooner?
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Excessive Tiredness, weakness in your case is mostly due to atorvastatin induced myositis.
Myositis is inflammation of muscles. And it is common side effect after atorvastatin.
So in my opinion, you should discuss about starting rosuvastatin.
Rosuvastatin is a safe and having least side effects as compare to atorvastatin.
Once you start rosuvastatin, your symptoms will gradually improve.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Tiredness And Weakness While On Atorvastatin?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Excessive Tiredness, weakness in your case is mostly due to atorvastatin induced myositis. Myositis is inflammation of muscles. And it is common side effect after atorvastatin. So in my opinion, you should discuss about starting rosuvastatin. Rosuvastatin is a safe and having least side effects as compare to atorvastatin. Once you start rosuvastatin, your symptoms will gradually improve. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.