Atorvastatin: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More

Dr. Linex December 27, 2018 0 Comments

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Atorvastatin

Uses

Atorvastatin is used with a proper diet to help reduce “bad” cholesterol and fat (such as LDL, triglycerides) and enhances “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It is related to a group of drugs called “statins”. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver. Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides and reducing “good” cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as low cholesterol / low fat diet), changes in other lifestyle can help in working this medicine better, including exercise, weight loss and more smoking. . Consult your doctor for more details.

How To Use Atorvastatin

If you start taking Atorvastatin and every time you get a refill, read the information sheet available from your pharmacist. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Atorvastatin with or without mouth directed by your doctor, usually daily once daily.

Dosage is based on your medical condition, treatment response, age and other medicines you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including Prescription Drugs, nonprescription Drugs and Herbal Products).

Avoid eating grapes or grapes while using this drug, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Grapes can increase the amount of this drug in your bloodstream. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

If you take some other medicines (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine or colestipol) to reduce your cholesterol, then take atorvastatin at least 1 hour before taking these medicines or at least 4 hours after taking these medicines. These products can react with atorvastatin, it can stop its full absorption.

Take Atorvastatin regularly so that it can get the most benefit. Remember to take it at the same time every day. It is important to continue taking this medicine even if you feel OK. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick.

It is very important to continue to follow the advice of your doctor about diet and exercise. You can take up to 4 weeks to get the full benefit of this drug. Read More

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