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Lipitor Drug Common Uses: Lipitor is used to to lower cholesterol
and triglyceride levels in your blood.
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IMPORTANT NOTE The following information
is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise
and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this medicine.
Lipitor Information
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Lipitor Generic Name:
E: ATORVASTATIN (a-TORE-va-sta-tin)
Lipitor Drug Manufacturer:
PFIZER
Lipitor Common Uses:
Lipitor (Atorvastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
(also known as a "statin") used to lower cholesterol
and triglyceride levels in your blood. Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
How to use Lipitor:
Follow the directions for using Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
provided by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an
empty stomach or with food. Try to take Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
at the same time each day. Dosage is based on your medical
condition, response to therapy, and use of certain interacting
medicines. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details,
since many of the medicines listed in the Before Using section
may increase the chances of muscle injury when used with this
medicine. AVOID EATING GRAPEFRUIT OR DRINKING GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
while taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature
between 68 to 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF
Lipitor (Atorvastatin), take it as soon as possible. If it
is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose of
Lipitor (Atorvastatin) and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses of Lipitor (Atorvastatin) at
once.
Lipitor Cautions:
FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. IT MAY TAKE
UP TO 2 WEEKS before the full benefits of Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
takes effect. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE TAKING Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or
triglycerides do not feel sick. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS (e.g., liver function tests, blood cholesterol
levels) while you are using this medicine. Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO
ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you
react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol, may lessen your ability to drive
or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. DAILY USE
OF ALCOHOL may increase your chance for serious side effects.
Limit alcoholic beverages. BEFORE HAVING ANY KIND OF SURGERY,
tell your doctor that you are taking Lipitor (Atorvastatin).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING Lipitor (Atorvastatin) IN THE
ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to the side effects
of the drug. FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT,
contact your doctor immediately. It is recommended that women
of child-bearing age use effective birth control measures
while taking this medicine, since it may cause fetal harm.
Lipitor (Atorvastatin) IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Lipitor Side Effects:
Lipitor SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
include dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, constipation,
gas, or stomach upset/pain. If it continues or is bothersome,
check with your doctor. Lipitor (Atorvastatin) MAY INFREQUENTLY
cause muscle damage (which can rarely lead to a very serious
condition called rhabdomyolysis). Stop taking this drug and
tell your doctor immediately if you develop muscle pain, tenderness,
or weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness).
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience
joint pain, chest pain, or swelling in the arms or legs. CONTACT
YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience yellowing eyes and
skin, dark urine, change in the amount of urine, black stool,
or severe stomach pain. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing;
tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or
if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately.
Do not take any more doses of Lipitor (Atorvastatin) unless
your doctor tells you to do so. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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