Does Lipitor cause weight gain?
2007-04-19 06:11:55 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Most common side effects of Lipitor are Headache, diarrhea, stomach/abdominal pain, or joint pain may occur.
This drug may infrequently cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis). Although these are rare you definitely need to consult your physician if that is the case.
Finally there are a few very rare but serious side effects such as: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, severe fatigue, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea, change in the amount of urine.
If these happen you definitely need to consult your physical. It could be a sign of renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) issues.
Weight gain is not a listed side effect in the PI (product information) nor when consulting Webmd. Ideally I would say no, however if it is the only change either medically or lifestyle wise I would address the issue with your physician.
My lord why do I feel like a commerical? ;)
2007-04-19 07:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by RandomChaos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 00:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read a blog that states some the side effects of this medication. These are the listed side effects: Serious Health Concerns that One May Get from Lipitor Due to Type 2 Diabetes • Increased Risk of Heart Disease • Blindness • Neuropathy • Kidney Disease Potential Symptoms of Diabetes from Lipitor • Unusual Thirst, Hunger or Weight Loss • Frequent Urination • Blurred Vision • Irritability and Fatigue • Slow Healing Cuts and Bruises • Numbness and Tingling in Hands or Feet • Frequent Infections It also states that the U.S. FDA has announced in February 2012 that the warning label of Lipitor would be updated to include its potential risk of increased blood glucose levels.
2016-04-01 08:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on Lipitor for ten years, I have had no side effects, and have not gain any weight. Lipitor is a excellant drug.
2007-04-19 11:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lipitor is not associated with any changes in weight.
I think RandonChaos covered everything else.
2007-04-19 17:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Crown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on it for 8 months and have not noticed any side effects, or weight change.
2007-04-19 07:23:13 · answer #6 · answered by BAR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to come off of Lipator because my liver enzymes were to high....plus I was having severe leg cramps
2007-04-21 15:01:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋