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LIPITOR Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

What is LIPITOR?

What is LIPITOR?

LIPITOR is the brand name for atoravastatin and is available as an oral tablet.

What dosages is LIPITOR available in?

What dosages is LIPITOR available in?

LIPITOR is available as a 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg oral tablet.

What is LIPITOR used for?

What is LIPITOR used for?

LIPITOR is a statin that is used in the prevention of heart or blood vessel problems (e.g., heart attack or stroke) in high-risk adults (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of cholesterol problems) and the treatment of high “bad” cholesterol and triglyceride levels in certain people.

How does LIPITOR work?

How does LIPITOR work?

LIPITOR is a statin. The main way it works is by blocking the enzyme (protein) in your liver that makes cholesterol. As a result, LIPITOR lowers your “bad” cholesterol (called low-density lipoprotein, or LDL). LIPITOR can also raise your “good” cholesterol (called high-density lipoprotein, or HDL) levels and lower your triglyceride levels.

How do I take LIPITOR?

How do I take LIPITOR?

LIPITOR is typically started at dose ranges from 10 mg to 20 mg by mouth once daily. The typical maintenance dose ranges between 10 mg to 80 mg once dailly.

Is it safe for me to take LIPITOR?

Is it safe for me to take LIPITOR?

LIPITOR is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis or hypersensitivity to atorvastatin or any excipient in LIPITOR.

LIPITOR Common Side Effects

LIPITOR Common Side Effects

Common side effects of LIPITOR:

  • Runny nose or sore throat
  • Joint pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Pain in arms and legs
  • Symptoms of an urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
LIPITOR Serious Side Effects

LIPITOR Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with LIPITOR. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis): Dark brown urine, severe muscle weakness or pain, fever, tiredness
  • Worsening liver problems or liver failure: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion, dark or brown urine
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on LIPITOR

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on LIPITOR

The following medications may interact with LIPITOR:

  • See full prescribing information for details regarding concomitant use of LIPITOR with other drugs or grapefruit juice that increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
  • Rifampin: May reduce atorvastatin plasma concentrations. Administer simultaneously with LIPITOR
  • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive
  • Digoxin: May increase digoxin plasma levels; monitor patients appropriately
Who makes LIPITOR?

Who makes LIPITOR?

Viatris Specialty LLC

Is LIPITOR safe in pregnancy?

Is LIPITOR safe in pregnancy?

LIPITOR may cause harm to your unborn baby. Discontinue LIPITOR when pregnancy is recognized.

What is the generic name for LIPITOR?

What is the generic name for LIPITOR?

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