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I am taking atorvastin for an upper respritory infection. can it affect my kidneys in any way?
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Atorvastatin: Atorvastatin is not used for treatment of upper respiratory tract infection, but for high cholesterol. Kidney failure or dysfunction is not a common adverse effect.
Answered 1/1/2015
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Check: Atorvastatin is used for lowering cholesterol. Please check the medication before you start it.
Answered 6/24/2014
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