Dear H.W.: Adverse effects from medications can be due to a pharmacological effect or from an expectation that the drug will ...

You can potentially switch between simvastatin and atorvastatin under the supervision of a healthcare provider. Typically, you might switch between statins if your cholesterol levels are not at goal ...

Statins: For statins, the side effects can be surprising. Some people taking these medications have been found to gain weight ...

I am a 74-year-old woman who has been on 40 mg of atorvastatin for years. During the past year or two, I started feeling tired all the time.

Both types of adverse effects usually happen soon after starting the medication. But atorvastatin can certainly cause fatigue. Between 1% and 4% of people who take atorvastatin report fatigue ...

Nexletol (bempedoic acid) can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. More common side effects include muscle spasms, back pain, and anemia. If side effects from Nexletol become ...

Between 1% and 4% of people who take atorvastatin report fatigue (although "enervation" is a wonderful word for it). Women are more likely to have this side effect. When I see this in my patient ...

Wegovy can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include headache and nausea. Specifically, Wegovy is used for weight loss and weight management in: adults and children ages ...

Night cramps are a problem readers often ask me about - they're a common complaint and hitherto I've been at a loss to advise ...