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Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid
Information about Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid
Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid Uses
Atorvastatin+Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)+Folic Acid is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid works
Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid is a combination of five medicines: Atorvastatin , Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin , Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Folic Acid. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin , Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Folic Acid provide essential nutrients.
Common side effects of Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid
Diarrhea, Stomach upset, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Increased liver enzymes
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Expert advice for Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid
- Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid treats high cholesterol and should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- In general, Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin or dark urine.
- Do not take Atorvastatin + Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) + Folic Acid if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.