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What Is The Difference Between 'atorvastatin Calcium Tablet' And 'TGR 160'?

I am 58 years old. I have high triglacirie and high pressure. I was using atorvastatin calcium tablet. Now doctor has advised TGR 160. How it is different from atorvastatin calcium tablet. What is this is superior then the other and disadvantage from atorvastatin calcium? please reply.

Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
TGR is fenofibrate drug use for lowering lipid level.
On long term use it can lead to certain side effect like headache, runny nose, stomach pain, backache, gall stone , liver problem ,allergic reaction etc.
Atorvastatin can lead to headache, muscle pain, skin rash, dizziness , chest tightness like side effect.
So both this drug having its own side effects.As far as potency and efficiency is concerned atorvastatin having more potency and effectiveness as compared to fenofibrate for lowering lipid level.
And also atorvastatin preffered by most of the physician for lipid lowering drug.
So atorvastatin will be better option if compared between two.
I hope you will understand my concern.
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What Is The Difference Between 'atorvastatin Calcium Tablet' And 'TGR 160'?

Hi thanks for asking question. TGR is fenofibrate drug use for lowering lipid level. On long term use it can lead to certain side effect like headache, runny nose, stomach pain, backache, gall stone , liver problem ,allergic reaction etc. Atorvastatin can lead to headache, muscle pain, skin rash, dizziness , chest tightness like side effect. So both this drug having its own side effects.As far as potency and efficiency is concerned atorvastatin having more potency and effectiveness as compared to fenofibrate for lowering lipid level. And also atorvastatin preffered by most of the physician for lipid lowering drug. So atorvastatin will be better option if compared between two. I hope you will understand my concern.