atorvastatin side effects - #17473
My father has been taking atorvastatin for almost a year now to manage his cholesterol, but lately, he’s been complaining about muscle pain and weakness. He says his legs feel heavy, and even after walking for a short time, he feels tired. At first, we thought it was just due to age, but then we read that these could be atorvastatin side effects. Apart from the muscle pain, he has also been experiencing digestive issues. He often feels bloated and complains of acidity after meals, which wasn’t a problem before. He also says his sleep has become disturbed—he wakes up in the middle of the night feeling restless. We’re now wondering if these symptoms are connected to atorvastatin side effects and if there’s a way to reduce them naturally. We know that Ayurveda focuses on balancing the body through diet and herbs. Are there any Ayurvedic remedies to counteract atorvastatin side effects, especially muscle weakness and digestion problems? Can cholesterol be managed naturally without relying on statins? If so, what foods or lifestyle changes should we follow? Another thing—should he stop taking atorvastatin suddenly, or is there a better way to gradually reduce dependency on it? Are there Ayurvedic herbs that can support heart health without causing these unwanted atorvastatin side effects? If anyone has experience managing cholesterol naturally, please share what worked for you.
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