Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10
Information about Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10
Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10 Uses
Atorvastatin+Coenzyme Q10 is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10 works
Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10 is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Coenzyme Q10 which treat high cholesterol. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Coenzyme Q10 is added as correcting its deficiency helps relieve muscle pain induced by Atorvastatin .
Common side effects of Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10
Nausea1a, Stomach pain, Constipation, Muscle pain, Headache, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood
Expert advice for Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10
- Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10 should be taken with food at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Atorvastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Atorvastatin + Coenzyme Q10 if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.