What are the side effects of lipitor?

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Answer:

* Diarrhea

* Upset stomach

* Muscle and joint pain

* Alterations in some laboratory tests

* Tiredness

* Tendon problems



Serious side effects include:

* Muscle problems. LIPITOR can cause serious muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure. You have a higher chance for muscle problems if you are taking certain other medicines with LIPITOR

* Liver problems. LIPITOR can cause liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking LIPITOR, and while you take it



Call your doctor right away if:

* You have muscle problems like weakness, tenderness, or pain that happen without a good reason, especially if you also have a fever or feel more tired than usual

* You have allergic reactions including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing, which may require treatment right away

* You experience nausea and vomiting

* You pass brown or dark-colored urine

* You feel more tired than usual

* Your skin and whites of your eyes get yellow

* You have stomach pain

* You have an allergic skin reaction Source(s): http://www.lipitor.com/about-lipitor/sid…