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A 40-year-old female asked about a 42-year-old male:

I've been taking atorvastatin for a few months now and i'm now having episodes of my feet and just below my elbow getting itchy then swelling and warm. recently my lip and cheek got swollen. could this be a side effect?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Drug allergy?: These symptoms could be an allergic reaction, possibly atorvastatin, or due to a different drug, if you're taking others; or allergy to something in your environment. Contact your doctor for advice.
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