Bestatin Adverse Reactions

atorvastatin

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Littman

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Adverse Reactions

The commonest adverse effects of therapy with atorvastatin and other statins are gastro-intestinal disturbances. Other adverse effects reported include headache, skin rashes, dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia and dysgeusia. Reversible increases in serum aminotransferase concentrations may occur and liver functions should be assessed before treatment is initiated and then monitored periodically until one year after the last elevation in dose.

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