The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Lipitor and have Dry mouth
Millions of people around the world take the drug, however, as with most things, the drug can cause a variety of side effects including these four mouth disorders
lack or loss of strength
Drinking alcohol and smoking or chewing tobacco can lead to more dry mouth symptoms
6 million Americans used the lipid-lowering cardiovascular aides in 2011 and 2012—and that's a nearly 38% increase in less than a decade
I have been taking Lipitor 40mg (one daily) for colesterol
Along with its needed effects, amlodipine/atorvastatin may cause some unwanted effects
nausea
Atorvastatin oral tablet is available as both a generic drug and a brand-name drug
This medicine may help prevent medical problems (eg, chest pain, heart attack, or stroke) that are caused by fats clogging the blood vessels
Doctors often measure saliva output and check for abnormalities in saliva glands when diagnosing Sjögren syndrome
You're dehydrated
There are two types: one type is associated with severely reduced salivary secretion, while the other type involves normal salivary function yet reduced viscosity of saliva or reduced mucin concentration within the saliva, a common finding in elderly people1
Talk The key is to address what's causing your dry mouth
It is also used to treat adults who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet and exercise alone
Nausea
Diuretics help reduce the amount of water and salt in your body by passing it through your urine
93% ; Insomnia (sleeplessness Lipitor and Burning mouth syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data Summary: No or few reports are found
difficulty in breathing or swallowing
Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common
Dry mouth occurs due to a reduced amount of saliva in your mouth
Ezetimibe and atorvastatin combination is used together with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood
Common Lipitor side effects may include: pain in your bones, spine, joints, or muscles; pain and burning when you urinate, painful urination; 4
The acidity, carbonation, sugar and added extracts in colas in particular combine to create a film that can plug some of the minor salivary glands inside the mouth
noisy breathing
confusion
Atorvastatin is the generic name for a widely prescribed statin medication, originally prescribed under the brand name Lipitor
Rhabdomyolysis can cause extreme muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure and death
Before Using In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do
Common side effects These common side effects of atorvastatin happen in more than 1 in 100 people
These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks
Owing to reduced salivary flow rate as a result of snoring and mouth breathing during sleep, nocturnal oral dryness is a normal entity, yet day-time oral
heartburn
urinary tract infection
Six weeks later, the patient reported complete resolution of symptoms and no episodes of ulceration in this 5
“If you’re not drinking enough water and you’re Atorvastatin can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure
Dry mouth is associated with more than 500 medications
muscle spasms
However Grapefruit may interact with atorvastatin and cause side effects
Only a few cases of rhabdomyolysis occur per million people taking statins
1% to 1%): Dysphagia, diarrhea, flatulence, pancreatitis, vomiting, gingival hyperplasia, dry mouth, flatulence, altered bowel habits The most commonly reported side effects of statins are muscle-related symptoms, including muscle pain, cramps, and weakness
Examples include muscle pain and liver damage
Methamphetamine use can cause serious dry mouth, and it can damage teeth
yellow eyes or skin
psychological distress, such as Statins are common across the United States as some 38
The main causes of a dry mouth are: dehydration – for example, from not drinking enough, sweating a lot or being ill; medicines – check the leaflet that comes with your medicine to see if dry mouth is a side effect; breathing through your mouth at night – this can happen if you have a blocked nose or you sleep with Like all medicines, statins can cause side effects
Or, make an oral spray: Use four drops of glycerin in a small spray bottle of water (4 ounces) and use as needed — you don’t have to spit it out
unpleasant breath odor
chest discomfort