Drawbacks

You are more likely to have the following side effects if you are between the ages of 18 and 60, do not take any other medications, or have any other medical conditions:

• Infections of the urinary tract, arthralgia (joint pain), diarrhea, dyspepsia, discomfort, and nasopharyngitis (swelling of the nasal passages and back of the neck).
• Pain, soreness, or weakening in the muscles. First, more research is required to rule out more severe muscular damage (such as rhabdomyolysis - the destruction of muscle cells). People over the age of 65, those using specific drugs (such as cyclosporine, itraconazole, and HIV antivirals), those who consume more than two alcoholic beverages daily, and those who have kidney disease appear to be at higher risk of experiencing major adverse effects.
• Like other statins, atorvastatin may have an adverse effect on liver function, manifested as changes in liver function tests or jaundice (yellowing of the skin), necessitating a dosage adjustment or stopping the drug altogether.
• Could also have an impact on some diabetes markers (including HbA1c or fasting glucose), and it might not be appropriate for people with liver or kidney illness, stroke or TIA survivors, or those with liver or kidney disease (transient ischemic attack).
• Occasionally has been linked to confusion, cognitive impairment, amnesia, and memory loss. When these symptoms are stopped, they usually go away.
• May interact with a number of other drugs, including digoxin, clarithromycin, protease inhibitors, cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, oral contraceptives, and drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP 3A4.
• Atorvastatin should not be taken during pregnancy, and women who are taking it shouldn't breastfeed. If taken while pregnant, atorvastatin may impede the fetus's ability to synthesize cell membranes and hormones.
• There is proof that people who take atorvastatin in higher doses and for a longer period of time may be more susceptible to adverse effects such myopathy and myalgia. When statins are taken long-term with other concurrent medications, there is also a potential increased risk of statin-induced rhabdomyolysis. As previously said, if this happens, atorvastatin should be stopped very away.