LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) along with the low-fat diet is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with high levels of cholesterol in the blood. LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) is used to treat the patients with chest pain, cardiovascular complications with or with out diabetes, coronary artery disease and also the prevention of the same in the “at-risk” patients with pre-disposing risk factors like advanced age, male gender, smoking, low levels of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), familial history of premature heart disease and post menopausal women. LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) also increases the levels of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol that prevents the incidence of cardio vascular disease, stroke and vascular disease. LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) is used in the patients whose cholesterol level does not come down to normal level despite the low fat diet and exercise alone regimen.
Who should not take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium)?
LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) should not be taken by patients with HIV or AIDS, heart failure, systemic infections, history of Liver disease, thyroid dysfunctions diabetes and history of kidney disease, severe low blood pressure, electrolytic imbalance, uncontrolled seizures and recent surgery or history of medical emergency. If you are taking drugs like Ketoconazole, anti-HIV drugs, antibiotics like Clarithromycin and Erythromycin, calcium-channel blockers like Dilitiazem, cyclosporine, steroids, anti-cancer drugs and gemfibrozil. If you are taking drugs for the birth control, you should not take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium). If you have alcohol consuming habits, consult your physician before taking LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium). If you are taking other cholesterol lowering drug, you should inform your doctor. According to Food and Drug Administration, LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) is classified as a Pregnancy – X drug that can potentially harm the unborn foetus. Do not feed your baby while taking LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) which can pass through the breast milk and harm the feeding infant. If you are allergic to LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium), you should not take it with out consulting the physician.
LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) Side Effects:
LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) can cause severe myalgia (muscle pain) that can lead to the discontinuation of the treatment, onset of severe liver disease, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, facial flushing along with oedema in the lips and mouth, nausea, jaundice like symptoms, epigastric pain, frequent micturition, allergic skin reactions, arthralgia, constipation, head ache, dizziness, extreme and unusual fatigue, fever, dark colour urine, indigestion and weight gain. Other uncommon side effects of LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) are tendonitis, alteration in the level of serum chemistry and visual and hearing changes. However, most of the side-effects may differ from person to person.
How should I take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium)?
The recommended dosage for the LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) is 10 - 20 mg once daily oral dosage. To reduce to the Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) up to 45% you have to take 80 mg of LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) once daily. However, the high dosages can be considered only with the Physician’s advice. You should take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) for at least for 2 – 4 weeks treatment will improve the symptoms that confirmed by the serum lipid profile and it must be continued up to 4 weeks, to achieve the complete benefit with an adjusted drug dosage. The following instruction should be followed to take the LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) 10 – 20 mg once daily initial dosage: (1) Take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) any other drink besides plain water. Do not take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your diseases or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) as often and in the way LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium)?
Take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) can be taken once daily with or without food.
If you are taking LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium), you must follow strict low fat diet along with exercise.
Do not take grape juice while you are taking LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) which can cause serious adverse effects.
For LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) dosage you must follow your doctor's instructions.
LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) is not for everyone.
To get the greatest benefit from LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium), you should still follow a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol and exercise regularly.
Avoid consuming alcohol while you take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium), it can increase triglyceride level and can cause serious liver damage.
LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) may not be right for everyone and it should not be self-medicated.
Elevated blood sugar levels have been reported with statins, including LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium).
It is important to take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
You should follow strict diet and exercise while you take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) to attain maximum benefit.
Do not stop taking LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment of LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
You should do blood tests before and during treatment with LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) to monitor your liver function.
Store LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium)?
Take the missed dose of LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium)?
In case of over dose, please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium)?
LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for LIPITOR (Atorvastatin Calcium) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canada pharmacy store. You can also find more Lipitor information at Lipitor sited effects.
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