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I have high triglycerides they gave me lipitor (atorvastatin) for it and i woke up with an anxiety attack tonight is that normal?
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Lipitor (atorvastatin): Not common, but if reoccurs tonight, contact your prescribing doc.
Answered 12/23/2020
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Not A Common Symptom: The symptom you describe is not a side effect you would expect from lipitor (atorvastatin). I would continue the medication - the good news is at least 8 out of 10 patients would be expected to do well with this medication.
Answered 5/7/2013
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