Studies showed that an Atrovastatin dose of 40 mg each day for 6 months will suppress reactants that are acute-phase and this improves swollen joints and reduces cholesterol levels in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. On the other hand, there are some adverse drug reactions that need to be taken into account and might lead to a stop of treatment if experienced. Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and undergoing Atrovastatin treatment have shown diarrhea, passing gas, constipation, myalgia, higher than usual hepatic transaminase concentrations, insomnia, joint pain, dizziness or/and headaches. Less than 0.1 percent of patients will experience rhabdomyolysis and myopathy and risk is increased if the individual shows renal impairment, concomitant use of drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 and/or concurrent illness.
Atorvastatin is very popular among some doctor circles and although it can not be used alone, when linked with other drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis treatment, it has been showed to provide results. Only use it under strict medical monitoring and under the doctor’s prescription recommendations. Also, when any adverse drug effect appears, stop the treatment and tell your doctor as soon as possible. You do not want to make things worse.
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