Persistent pain from taking LIPITOR ...taken Nexium, also antacid to reduce the intolerable heartburn, stomach and chest pain...still having pain although stopped taking LIPITOR today. Last dose was taken 16 hours ago. Anybody there to advise me on tips to temporary relief from these adverse effects of LIPITOR. Thanks!!
2007-12-09 00:33:04 · 3 answers · asked by JerryK 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You do not state what does you were on! I would return to the Doc inform him and see what he says. Meanwhile take a hot shower.
2007-12-09 04:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see a doctor and you will probably get a CAT scan to see if there is anything beneath your skull that is causing the problem as it doesn't sound like the typical tension headache or migraine. There are some red flags that you can look for, like the headache being much worse when you wake up than when you are up in the evening. This can be a sign of a brain tumor. It could also be something less crazy like a sinus infection in your left supraorbital sinus. Did you see an optometrist or an ophthalmologist? Did they put drops in your eyes? I just take a quick peak and have you read some letters on the wall? I would recommend seeing a doctor because you have already gone more than 5 days with pain. Tylenol doesn't cure anything, it just helps reduce inflammation, so it may help reduce pain in this case, but it won't cure you.
2016-05-22 07:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop the Lipitor period!!! I cannot take it either, and my hubby stopped taking his due to stomach pains. Try another anti cholesterol that is not in the same family.
2007-12-09 00:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by lonepinesusan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋