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Common known side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common-Atorvastatin

- Cough- difficulty swallowing- dizziness- fast heartbeat- hives- itching- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue - shortness of breath- skin rash- tightness in chest- unusual tiredness or weakness- wheezing

Rare-Amlodipine

- Chest pain or discomfort- dilated neck veins- extra heartbeats- extreme fatigue- irregular breathing- irregular heartbeat- pulse irregularity - shortness of breath- swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs- weight gain

Observed post-marketing frequency unknown-Atorvastatin

- Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin- chills- dark-colored urine- diarrhea- fever- itching - joint or muscle pain- muscle cramps or spasms- muscle pain or stiffness - red irritated eyes- red skin lesions, often with a purple center- sore throat - sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips

Symptoms of overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

- Blurred vision- confusion- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly- flushing- sweating- unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common-Amlodipine

- Headache

More common-Atorvastatin

- Body aches or pain- congestion- difficulty in moving- dryness or soreness of throat- fever or chills- hoarseness- lower back or side pain- muscle pain or stiffness- pain in joints - pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones- painful or difficult urination- runny nose- stuffy nose- tender, swollen glands in neck;- voice changes

Less common-Amlodipine

- Feeling of warmth- nausea- redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest - sleepiness or unusual drowsiness- stomach pain

Less common-Atorvastatin

- Accidental injury- acid or sour stomach - belching- bloated full feeling- diarrhea- difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)- excess air or gas in stomach or intestines- general feeling of discomfort or illness- heartburn- indigestion- lack or loss of strength- loss of appetite- nausea;- passing gas- rash- shivering- stomach discomfort upset or pain- sweating- trouble sleeping- vomiting

Rare-Amlodipine

- Anxiety- bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste- blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of skin- burning feeling in chest or stomach- burning while urinating- change in near or distance vision- change in taste - change in color of skin- cold and clammy skin- cracked, dry, scaly skin- difficult or painful urination- difficulty in focusing eyes- dry mouth- dryness of eyes- excessive muscle tone- frequent urination- hair loss, thinning of hair- hives or welts- hyperventilation- increased appetite- increased volume of pale, dilute urine- irritability- lack of feeling or emotion- loose stools- loss of memory- muscle tension or tightness- muscle weakness- nervousness- problems with memory;- restlessness- severe and throbbing headache - shakiness and unsteady walk- sneezing- tenderness in stomach area- transient, mild, pleasant aromatic odor- trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination- trouble sleeping - twitching- uncaring- unsteadiness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.