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What You Should Know About Taking LIPITOR

Knowing as much as you can about the medicine you take is essential. Below you will find answers to questions about dosing and how to take LIPITOR. Simply click on the question you want to ask to reveal the answer.

Q: How should I take LIPITOR?: A: LIPITOR should be taken by mouth exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Don’t break LIPITOR tablets before taking.
Q: What should I do if I miss a dose of LIPITOR?: A: If you miss a dose of LIPITOR, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take LIPITOR if it has been more than 12 hours since you missed your last dose. Wait and take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses of LIPITOR at the same time.
Q: Should I change my dose or stop taking LIPITOR if I feel it is not working properly?: A: Do not change your dose or stop taking LIPITOR without talking to you doctor.
Q: Can I take other medicines while on LIPITOR?: A: Talk to your doctor before you start any new medicines. This includes prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Q: Will my doctor raise or lower my dose of LIPITOR?: A: Your doctor may do blood tests to check your cholesterol levels while you are taking LIPITOR. Your dose of LIPITOR may be changed based on these blood test results.
Q: When should I take my LIPITOR?: A: LIPITOR can be taken any time of day. Take LIPITOR each day at about the same time each day.
Q: Do I need to take my LIPITOR with food?: A: LIPITOR can be taken with or without food.
Q: Does it matter what I eat while taking LIPITOR?: A: Your doctor should start you on a low-fat diet before giving you LIPITOR. Stay on this low-fat diet when you take LIPITOR.
Q: Is it OK to get pregnant while on LIPITOR?: A: No. Do not get pregnant while on LIPITOR. If you get pregnant, stop taking LIPITOR right away and call your doctor.
Q: What should I do if I take too much LIPITOR?: A: If you take too much LIPITOR or overdose, call your doctor or Poison Control Center right away. Or go to the nearest emergency room.

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LIPITOR (atorvastatin calcium) is a prescription medicine that is used along with a low-fat diet. It lowers the LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. It can raise your HDL ("good") cholesterol as well. LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack, stroke, certain types of heart surgery, and chest pain in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease such as age, smoking, high blood pressure, low HDL, or family history of early heart disease.

LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack or stroke in patients with diabetes and risk factors such as diabetic eye or kidney problems, smoking, or high blood pressure.

Important Safety Information

LIPITOR is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant.

If you take LIPITOR, tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you take. This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose.

Common side effects are diarrhea, upset stomach, muscle and joint pain, and changes in some blood tests.

When diet and exercise alone are not enough, adding LIPITOR can help lower cholesterol. LIPITOR is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider.

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