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There are numerous side effects that can occur from taking atorvastatin. The most serious side effect although the most rare is myopathy (muscular weakness) with increased levels of creatinine kinase and rhabdomyolysis (rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle). Other more common side effects include headache, weakness, insomnia, peripheral edema, urinary tract infections, and flu-like symptoms<ref>"Lipitor (atorvastatin)." Medications and Drugs. HealthWise, 12 Aug. 2009. Web. 09 Mar. 2011. <http://www.emedicinehealth.com/drug-atorvastatin/article_em.htm>.</ref>. Atorvastatin has also been shown to elevate the levels of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST)<ref>Williams, D; Feely, J (2002). "Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic drug interactions with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors". Clin Pharmacokinet 41 (5): 343–70.</ref>. | |||
===Adverse Drug Interactions=== | ===Adverse Drug Interactions=== | ||
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