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flag NHS warns atorvastatin users of serious side effects, urging caution with certain drugs and immediate reporting of symptoms.

flag The NHS has warned patients on atorvastatin, a widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug, about potential serious side effects, particularly muscle pain and liver issues, especially when taken with certain medications like antibiotics, antifungals, HIV drugs, warfarin, and some blood pressure medicines. flag Patients should report unexplained muscle pain, yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine, or severe stomach pain immediately. flag While common side effects like nausea and headaches may improve over time, persistent symptoms require medical evaluation. flag The NHS advises checking all medications and supplements with a doctor or pharmacist, as interactions can increase risks. flag Atorvastatin’s benefits, including reduced heart disease risk, develop over months and are enhanced by healthy lifestyle changes. flag Patients should not stop taking the drug without consulting a healthcare provider.

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