Compare Omega 3 Acid vs. Atorvastatin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers triglycerides.
Omega-3 Acid is good for lowering triglycerides (fats), but some people can't take it due to allergies.
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3.6/ 5 average rating with 46 reviewsforOmega 3 Acid
Lowers cholesterol.
Lipitor (atorvastatin) improves your cholesterol levels and is a common first treatment for people with high cholesterol or heart disease.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 1377 reviewsforAtorvastatin
Upsides
- Lowers triglycerides (fats) when combined with exercise and a low cholesterol diet.
- In studies, Omega-3 Acid has lowered the risk of stroke and heart attack leading to death, especially in people with high cholesterol or high triglycerides.
- Lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats), and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL) in people who have trouble doing this through diet and exercise.
- Lipitor (atorvastatin) can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death, particularly if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, or a history of smoking.
- It's one of the strongest cholesterol-lowering statin medications.
- Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a good option for people who have high cholesterol and diabetes.
- It's available as a generic drug and can be used in combination with other cholesterol lowering drugs.
Downsides
- You can't take it if you're allergic to fish or shellfish.
- You have to take it with food.
- Statins such as Lipitor (atorvastatin) can cause digestive problems, blood sugar problems, muscle aches and stiffness, muscle injury, kidney damage, or liver damage. Some people need to stop taking this medicine if these problems occur.
- You're at higher risk for these side effects if you are a female, are 65 years or older, or drink more than two alcoholic drinks a day, take more than one medicine for cholesterol, or have liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes.
- Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice can raise your risk of liver damage while taking Lipitor (atorvastatin).
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Price
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Reviews
46 reviews so far
59%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
28%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Lovaza (Omega-3 Acid)?
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saidit'sworth it
51%
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Have you used Lipitor (atorvastatin)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
12possible side effects
- Common cold8%
- Joint pain7%
- Diarrhea7%
- Pain in the arms and legs6%
- Urinary tract infection6%
- Indigestion5%
- Nausea4%
- Musculoskeletal pain4%
- Muscle Spasms4%
- Myalgia4%
- Insomnia3%
- Sore throat2%
Risks and risk factors
- Allergic reactions
- Allergy to fish or shellfish
- Heart flutter
- Atrial fibrillation
- Muscle pain
- Liver damage
- Heavy alcohol use
- Prior history of chronic liver disease
- Birth defects
- Pregnancy
- Stroke
- History of hemorrhagic strokes
- Increased blood sugars