Atorvastatin + Losartan: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Atorvastatin + Losartan

INFORMATION ABOUT ATORVASTATIN + LOSARTAN

Atorvastatin + Losartan Uses

Atorvastatin+Losartan is used in the treatment of high blood pressure with high cholesterol.

How Atorvastatin + Losartan works

Atorvastatin + Losartan is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Losartan which treat high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Common side effects of Atorvastatin + Losartan

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Nausea, Taste change, Constipation, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Headache, Muscle pain, Weakness, Increased glucose level in blood, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Increased potassium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes

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Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Sharma

Last updated

18 Feb 2020 | 11:53 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Atorvastatin + Losartan

Atorvastatin + Losartan treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels.
Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.