Storvas D 20 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is a combination of two medicines that reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) levels in the body. It may also reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke.

Storvas D 20 Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.

Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and muscle weakness are some common side effects of this medicine. It decreases the amount of calcium in your blood, so have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin, muscle pain or dark urine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of liver function or blood sugar level while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Storvas D Tablet

High cholesterol

Side effects of Storvas D Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Storvas D

Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Muscle pain
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Increased glucose level in blood

How to use Storvas D Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Storvas D 20 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Storvas D Tablet works

Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Vitamin D3 is added to relieve the muscular pain caused by Atorvastatin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Storvas D 20 Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Storvas D 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Storvas D 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Storvas D 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Storvas D 20 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Storvas D 20 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Storvas D 20 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Storvas D 20 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Storvas D Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Storvas D 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Storvas D 20 Tablet

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Quick tips

Storvas D 20 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
In general, Storvas D 20 Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhoea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
It may cause the amount of calcium in your blood to fall. Take calcium rich food in your diet and have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium in your blood.
Notify your doctor if you experience yellow eyes or skin or dark urine after starting the medication.
Storvas D 20 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
In general, Storvas D 20 Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhoea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
It may cause the amount of calcium in your blood to fall. Take calcium rich food in your diet and have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium in your blood.
Notify your doctor if you experience yellow eyes or skin or dark urine after starting the medication.

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Therapeutic Class

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Patient concerns

I have been taking Olmezest 10Mg tablet for hyper tension and Storvas 5Mg for cholostrol. Is it possible to withdraw these medicines by changing lifestyle, Diet?

Dr. Kapil Sharma

Physician

Sure u can. For this u have to come in opd

I have undergone for angioplasty to LAD single vessel disease. Using Clopitab A 75mg and Storvas 20mg tabs. Recently I am suffering with low BP.

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

Any other medications taking ejection fraction on echo

High diabetes High cholesterol

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Send reports Need to take medicineAnd what medicine are you taking alreadyA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

High triglyceride, high cholesterol, low vitamin D

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardioAvoid biscuits namkeen bakery fruit juices

User feedback

Patients taking Storvas D 20 Tablet

Once A Day

98%

Twice A Day

What are you using Storvas D Tablet for?

High choleste*

60%

High triglyce*

40%

*High cholesterol, High triglycerides

How much was the improvement?

Poor

83%

Average

17%

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Cholesterol - LDL

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