Lipitor and Alcohol

Special Senses: Amblyopia, tinnitus, dry eyes, refraction disorder, eye hemorrhage, deafness, glaucoma, parosmia, taste loss, taste perversion. Skin and Appendages: Pruritus, contact dermatitis, alopecia, dry skin, sweating, acne, urticaria, eczema, seborrhea, skin ulcer. There is a slight chance of liver damage from Lipitor, so your doctor may order a blood test to check your liver function before you start taking the drug, again 12 weeks after you begin therapy or your dosage is increased, and periodically thereafter. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders: Peripheral edema, hyperglycemia, creatine phosphokinase increased, gout, weight gain, hypoglycemia. Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. In controlled clinical studies of 2502 patients, <2% of patients were discontinued due to adverse experiences attributable to atorvastatin. Special Senses: Amblyopia, tinnitus, dry eyes, refraction disorder, eye hemorrhage, deafness, glaucoma, parosmia, taste loss, taste perversion. MUSCLES AND SKELETAL SYSTEM: Arthritis, Leg cramps, Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa (fluid filled sacs throughout the body), Tenosynovitis: Inflammation of a tendon sheath, Myasthenia: Muscle fatigue, weakness, loss of muscle tone. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Palpitation: Rapid heartbeats that you can feel, Vasodilatation: Dilation of the blood vessels, Syncope: Sudden loss of strength or fainting, Migraine, Postural hypotension: Low blood pressure caused by changing position too quickly, Phlebitis: Inflammation of the veins, Arrhythmia: Abnormal heart rhythm. Lipitor, Common side effects of Lipitor: Constipation; gas; headache; stomach pain or upset; weakness.

Allergic reaction to lipitor

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Nausea, Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, Abnormal liver function tests, Colitis: Inflammation of the colon or large intestine, Vomiting, Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach, Dry mouth, Rectal hemorrhage: Heavy bleeding from the rectum, Esophagitis: Inflammation of the esophagus, Eructation: Belching, burping, Glossitis: Inflammation of the tongue, Mouth ulceration: Ulcers of the mouth. UROGENITAL SYSTEM: Urinary tract infection, Urinary frequency, Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder, Hematuria: Blood in the urine, Impotence, Dysuria: Painful or difficult urination, Kidney calculus: Kidney stones, Nocturia: Excessive urination at night, Epididymitis: Inflammation within the testicles, Fibrocystic breast: Fibrous lumps in the breast, Vaginal hemorrhage, Albuminuria: Albumin (a protein) in the urine, Breast enlargement, Metrorrhagia: Intermittent uterine bleeding throughout the month, Nephritis: Inflammation and degeneration of the kidneys, Urinary incontinence, Urinary retention, Lipitor, Common side effects of Lipitor: Constipation; gas; headache; stomach pain or upset; weakness. The side effects marked with a ** occurred in 2% or more of the patients. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Palpitation: Rapid heartbeats that you can feel, Vasodilatation: Dilation of the blood vessels, Syncope: Sudden loss of strength or fainting, Migraine, Postural hypotension: Low blood pressure caused by changing position too quickly, Phlebitis: Inflammation of the veins, Arrhythmia: Abnormal heart rhythm. Lipitor is generally well-tolerated. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes of the lungs, Rhinitis: Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, Pneumonia: Inflammation of the lungs, Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing, Asthma: Wheezing or coughing attacks, Epistaxis: Nosebleeds. BODY AS A WHOLE: Chest pain, Face edema: Swelling of the face, Fever, Neck rigidity: Stiffness of the neck, Malaise: A vague feeling of body discomfort, Photosensitivity reaction: Sensitivity to light, Generalized edema: Swelling of the body. METABOLIC AND NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS:, Peripheral edema: Swelling in the hands and feet, Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar levels, Increased Creatine Phosphokinase: Enzyme released due to damage of the muscles of the heart, body and brain, Gout: Excessive amounts of uric acid in the blood causing painful joints, Weight gain, Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar levels. Respiratory System: Bronchitis, rhinitis, pneumonia, dyspnea, asthma, epistaxis. Nervous System: Insomnia, dizziness, paresthesia, somnolence, amnesia, abnormal dreams, libido decreased, emotional lability, incoordination, peripheral neuropathy, torticollis, facial paralysis, hyperkinesia, depression, hypesthesia, hypertonia. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Lipitor.

Adverse reactions have usually been mild and transient. Your doctor may want to do a blood test to check for signs of muscle damage.