What is Lipitor/Atorvastatin Used for?
Lipitor/Atorvastatin is used in combination with diet changes to lower blood cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol levels. It is also used to treat patients with high lipid levels.
How should Lipitor/Atorvastatin be stored?
Store Tablet at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F).
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When should Lipitor/Atorvastatin not be taken?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have active liver disease you have persistent high liver enzyme levels of unknown cause you are pregnant or breastfeeding
What precautions should I follow when taking Lipitor/Atorvastatin?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are planning to become pregnant if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have a history of liver disease if you consume 3 or more alcoholic beverages per day if you have any other medical condition
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Lipitor/Atorvastatin?
This medicine has been ocassionally known to cause liver and muscle tissue damage, so be sure to inform your health care provider immediately if you notice any unexplained muscle tenderness, weakness, or pain, especially if you also have a fever or feel sick. The patient should be placed on a diet, at least an equivalent to the American Heart Association (AHA) step 1, before receiving this medicine and should continue on this diet during treatment with this medicine. If appropriate, a program of weight control and physical exercise should be implemented.
What are the side effects of Lipitor/Atorvastatin?
Most severe: Yellowing of the skin or eyes; allergic reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); muscle aches or weakness, especially with general body discomfort or fever.
Most common: Infection (fever, chills, sore throat); headache; flu syndrome; stomach pain; back pain; weakness; constipation; diarrhea; indigestion; gas; sinus inflammation; rash; muscle aches; chest pain; nausea; bronchitis; runny nose; sleeplessness; di
Other: Muscle cramps, myositis, myopathy, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, pancreatitis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, anorexia, vomiting, alopecia, pruritus, rash, impotence, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
