Drug Uses

Lipitor is used changes (restriction of cholesterol intake) to reduce of cholesterol fatty substances in your blood. Accumulation of cholesterol along of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases and, therefore, the to your heart, brain, and of your body. Lowering level of cholesterol may help to prevent , angina (Chest pain), strokes, and .

How Taken

Lipitor comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually a day with or without food. To help to take Lipitor, take it around time . Your start you on a low dose of Lipitor increase . Continue to take Lipitor even if you . Do not Lipitor to your doctor. Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Lipitor without to your doctor if you disease. Before taking Lipitor, tell if you have a chronic , require , or have a blood disorder. You be able to take Lipitor, or you a dosage adjustment or special treatment if you of the above. Lipitor is in the category X. This Lipitor is known to cause if it is taken . Do not take Lipitor if you or could during treatment. It is not Lipitor breast milk. Do not medication talking to your doctor if you -feeding a baby.

Missed Dose

Take dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the scheduled dose, skip dose the as directed. Do not take a double dose of this otherwise directed by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

Although from Lipitor are not common, they . Tell if any of these 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 of the , call immediately:
-muscle pain
-tenderness
-muscle cramps or weakness with or without a fever.

Storage

Keep in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room away heat (not in the bathroom). Throw medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your the of your medication.

Overdose

Seek attention if an overdose is suspected. The symptoms of an Lipitor not known.

More Information

Alcohol and Lipitor can both be damaging to the liver. Alcohol should be used only in moderation. Discuss of alcohol doctor so that for can be determined. Grapefruit juice with Lipitor. The lead to potentially .

Disclaimer

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