If you are taking Advicor and joint pain develops, there are temporary measures that you can try to help alleviate the pain. A heating pad or cold packs, applied for 15 minutes at a time, may help reduce this side effect of Advicor. And joint pain may also be relieved through over-the-counter pain relief medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Advicor and Joint Pain: An Overview
Advicor and Joint Pain: Suggestions
If you are taking Advicor and joint pain is a problem, there are some things that you can try. These short-term relief suggestions include medications and heat/cold.
Medications
Patients taking Advicor who experience joint pain often benefit from using over-the-counter pain relief medicines, such as
acetaminophen (
Tylenol®), aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (
NSAIDs), such as
ibuprofen (
Motrin® or Advil
®).
Heat/Cold
Moist heat (such as a warm bath or shower) or dry heat (such as a heating pad) placed on the painful area of the joint for about 15 minutes may relieve joint pain. In some cases, cold packs (a bag of ice or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel) can relieve pain or numb the sore area. If you have poor circulation, do not use cold packs. Water therapy in a heated pool or whirlpool may also relieve joint pain and stiffness.
Advicor and Joint Pain: A Summary
For people taking Advicor, joint pain is possible.
Make sure to talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have concerns about Advicor and joint pain. Also, keep in mind that it is not possible for your healthcare provider to know whether you will have a side effect from a medicine that you have never taken. Therefore, if you notice any joint pain while taking Advicor, talk to your healthcare provider. If the joint pain continues after the first couple of months, he or she may recommend adjusting the
Advicor dosage or switching to another
cholesterol medication.
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