Could my 80-year-old grandfather's sudden extreme weakness, sweating, and shortness of breath after walking just a few steps be side effects of his new cholesterol medicine Atorvastatin and blood pressure medicine Olmy D 20 (olmesartan), which were prescribed after a heart ultrasound, and should we switch him to different medications? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could my 80-year-old grandfather's sudden extreme weakness, sweating, and shortness of breath after walking just a few steps be side effects of his new cholesterol medicine Atorvastatin and blood pressure medicine Olmy D 20 (olmesartan), which were prescribed after a heart ultrasound, and should we switch him to different medications?

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Could my 80-year-old grandfather's sudden extreme weakness, sweating, and shortness of breath after walking just a few steps be side effects of his new cholesterol medicine Atorvastatin and blood pressure medicine Olmy D 20 (olmesartan), which were prescribed after a heart ultrasound, and should we switch him to different medications?

Asked by Male, 80 · 26 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

26 days ago

I understand you are very concerned about your grandfather. While atorvastatin and Olmy D (olmesartan) can sometimes cause side effects like mild fatigue or dizziness from low blood pressure, his sudden extreme weakness, sweating, and shortness of breath after walking just a few steps are serious symptoms. These could indicate an underlying heart issue rather than just medication side effects. Please do not alter or stop his medications on your own. Because these symptoms require urgent evaluation, please seek immediate emergency medical care for him so a physician can evaluate his heart and safely adjust his treatment.

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Could my 80-year-old grandfather's sudden extreme weakness, sweating, and shortness of breath after walking just a few steps be side effects of his new cholesterol medicine Atorvastatin and blood pressure medicine Olmy D 20 (olmesartan), which were prescribed after a heart ultrasound, and should we switch him to different medications?

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