Description
Atorvastatin is a medicine that lowers the cholesterol. It works by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme in the body that is involved in the formation of cholesterol. As a result, it aids in the reduction of levels of blood cholesterol. It also lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.
How To Use
- Atorvastatin should be taken either with food or without food as advised by your doctor.
- Take Atorvastatin precisely as directed by your doctor.
- The dosage is determined by your health condition, age as well as your reaction to treatment.
- Swallow the tablet with water.
- Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.
- Do not discontinue taking Atorvastatin without first consulting your doctor.
Expert Advice
- Take with or without meals.
- Take medicine at the same time each day.
- Contact prescriber if unrelieved diarrhea (watery stools), fever, unusual muscle cramps, weakness, mood changes, memory changes, yellowing of skin or eyes, easy bruising or bleeding or unusual fatigue (weakness).
- Take a missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is likely the time of next dose. Do not double the dose.
- Avoid high intake of grapefruit juice (>1 litre per day).
- Take sufficient amounts of fluids (2-3 litres per day), unless restricted by the prescriber.
- Laboratory tests are important during therapy.
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