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Storvas 40 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ATORVASTATIN-40MG

Uses:

High cholesterol

Medicinal Benefits:

Storvas 40 Tablet taken with dietary measures helps treat high cholesterol, especially for heart patients when initial dietary measures fail to lower cholesterol. It helps lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the state of dyslipidaemia or hyperlipidaemia. Storvas 40 Tablet is considered more effective compared to other statins. Storvas 40 Tablet also lowers the amount of fat or cholesterol deposition (plaque) in the heart's arteries, thereby reducing the chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the future.

FAQs

Yes. Muscle weakness can be the long-term side effect of Storvas 40 Tablet . You may have muscle fatigue or muscle pain which affects your daily activity. Try to contact the doctor if you have muscle weakness or fatigue.

No, there's no evidence that atorvastatin is addictive.

Storvas 40 Tablet can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, please consult your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dosage of Storvas 40 Tablet .

There's no strong evidence to suggest that taking Storvas 40 Tablet will reduce fertility in either men or women. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor before taking it if you're likely to get pregnant or pregnant.

Increase your daily diet with fibre, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish, and cut saturated fat as well. Stop smoking and drinking and try to work out every day as well.

No, you should not stop taking Storvas 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Please take advice from the doctor before quitting.

Yoghurt is a probiotic that can help lower the raised cholesterol level if taken with Storvas 40 Tablet . Yoghurt eaters have a better metabolic profile than those who don't eat yoghurt.

There is no firm clinical evidence that states that intake of Storvas 40 Tablet causes harm to the baby. However, Storvas 40 Tablet passes into the breast milk and may harm the baby. So, you should consult a doctor if you are a nursing mother and taking Storvas 40 Tablet .

People affected with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), muscle weakness, joint pain, kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, uncontrolled epilepsy, high or low potassium level, or severely low blood pressure.