Drug Name: Lipitor
Pronounced: LIP-ih-tor
Chemical names: Atorvastatin
Lipitor Drug Use: Lipitor contain atorvastatin which is used to increase HDL and decrease LDL to improve the overall lipid profile and Lipitor helps to cure severe muscle pain. You should take Lipitor along with a special diet. Lipitor dosage also limits the supply of LDL that it will allow the body to make. Generic Lipitor contains Atorvastatin which is used to cure the muscle pain.
Lipitor Drug Usage Instructions: Lipitor should be taken either with evening meal or before a bedtime as most of the bodies cholesterol is made between 2 and 3 am.
Lipitor Storage Instructions: Store Lipitor at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light.
Lipitor Missed Dose: If you miss a Lipitor dosage, take it as soon as you remember if it's close to the time for the next Lipitor dose, skip the previous dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not double up on the generic Lipitor doses.
Lipitor Side Effects: Common side effects of Lipitor include:
- muscle aches
- weight gain
- weight loss
- sweating
- skin irritations
- urinary problems
- itching
- hearing difficulties
- dizziness
- decreased sex drive
- constipation
- black stools and many more.
If you have any of these side effects because of generic Lipitor, contact your doctor.
Special Precautions with Lipitor: Do not take Lipitor if allergic to Lipitor or any other cholesterol medication. Never take Lipitor during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Also do not take Lipitor if you have liver disease.
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