Drug Uses
Lipitor is used with diet changes (restriction of
cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain
fatty substances in your blood. Accumulation of cholesterol and fats along the
walls of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood
flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of
your body. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats may help to
prevent heart disease, angina (Chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks.
How Taken
Lipitor comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is
usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take
Lipitor, take it around the same time every day. Your doctor may start you on a
low dose of Lipitor and gradually increase your dose. Continue to take Lipitor
even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Lipitor without talking to your
doctor. Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Lipitor without first talking to your
doctor if you have liver disease. Before taking Lipitor, tell your doctor if
you have a chronic muscular disease, require major surgery, or have a blood
disorder. You may not be able to take Lipitor, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the
conditions listed above. Lipitor is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means
that Lipitor is known to cause birth defects if it is taken during pregnancy.
Do not take Lipitor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during
treatment. It is not known whether Lipitor passes into breast milk. Do not take
this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the
missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of
this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Possible
Side Effects
Although side effects from Lipitor are not common,
they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
-gas
-stomach pain or cramps
-diarrhea
-constipation
-heartburn
-headache
-blurred vision
-dizziness
-rash or itching
-upset stomach
If you experience any of the following symptoms,
call your doctor immediately:
-muscle pain
-tenderness
-muscle cramps or weakness with or without a fever.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and
away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about
the proper disposal of your medication.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is
suspected. The symptoms of an Lipitor overdose are not known.
More
Information
Alcohol and Lipitor can both be damaging to the
liver. Alcohol should be used only in moderation. Discuss the use of alcohol
with your doctor so that the potential for liver problems can be determined.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Lipitor. The interaction
could lead to potentially dangerous effects.
Disclaimer
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purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses,
directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your
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| Product Name | Price | Order link |
| Lipitor 10 mg - 90 Tabs | $454.34 |  |
| Lipitor 20 mg - 90 Tabs | $632.42 | |
| Lipitor 40 mg - 90 Tabs | $653.35 | |
| Lipitor 80 mg - 90 Tabs | $664.33 | |
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