ATORVASTATIN 40 mg 30 Tablets



Lipitor Information

Commonly known as atorvastatin. Lipitor or atorvastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor which means that it lowers the level of cholesterol in the body. It also blocks the production of LDL, a bad type of cholesterol that the body produces. It also inhibits the amount of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and the apolipoprotein B, a protein essential to the production of this bad cholesterol. Lipitor addresses the need of lowering these bad body products that may contribute to hardening of the arteries and it also works by increasing the level of good cholesterol production in the body. With the use of Lipitor, you can prevent heart attacks and strokes due its cholesterol lowering action. Lipitor also has other drug functions aside from the ones mentioned above.

Lipitor Warnings

If you have a liver disease, you should take extra precaution when taking Lipitor. It is advised that you consult your physician first. Also when you have been through rinking alcoholic beverages, or have a chronic a muscular disease, or has been through a major surgery or when you have disorders associated with blood diseases, you also have to consult your physician before taking Lipitor as you may be advised not to take it or your dosage may be significantly altered or monitored when taking Lipitor. Also when you are pregnant you are not advised to just order Lipitor from an online pharmacy or a Canada Pharmacy as Lipitor has been categorized by the FDA as a drug belonging to pregnancy category X which means that drinking Lipitor during pregnancy can cause birth defects. If you are also breast feeding, it is best to consult your physician first before deciding to take in this drug.

Another important consideration is taking Lipitor with grapefruit and/or grape juice as they have the possibility of violently interacting with the drug and may hence cause potentially dangerous side effects.

Also, Lipitor may not work well with the following drugs so it best to confirm with your doctor if you are taking them.

- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrozil, clofibrate or fenofibrate
- Niacin
- Erythromycin or clarithromycin
- Cholestyramine or colestipol
- Hormonal birth control
- And antifungal medicines such as itraconazole, fluconazole, or ketoconazole

Lipitor Side Effects

Lipitor has been reported to cause rare cases of muscle and liver problems. Among the symptoms are muscle pain, tenderness, weakness and you should also pay extra attention if these symptoms are accompanied with fever and flu-like symptom, they may be indications of muscle problems. You should also be vigilant if you experience yellowing of the skin and eyes, abdominal pains and unexplainable body malaise, dark yellow colored urine and pale stools as they may be sure signs of liver problems. When you experience these symptoms when taking Lipitor, you should contact your doctor immediately as you may be advised to lower your dosage or discontinue use.

You should also watch out for more serious side effects of Lipitor such as Allergic reactions including hives, swelling and difficulty in breathing, others may also experience urine discoloration and blurred vision. You should immediately seek emergency medical attention when you experience these side effects.

Other known and less serious effects are headaches, stomach upsets such as flatulence, and occasional rashes.

Lipitor Overdose

Lipitor is a potent drug for reducing cholesterol but you can’t just order from an online pharmacy or the nearest Canada Pharmacy accessible to you. Although no reported cases have been noted linked to Lipitor overdose, you should still consult your physician when overdose is suspected.

On the other hand, missed dosage of Lipitor cannot cause harmful damage you should take the next dose when you have missed one. However double dosage of this drug is strictly not advised.

Lipitor Usage Guidelines


Lipitor should be taken exactly as the doctor ordered. Each dose of Lipitor must be taken with a full glass of water and can be conveniently taken with or without food in your stomach. Lipitor is usually recommended as a once-a-day tablet, it suggested that you take each dose at about the same time each day. It is likewise recommended that you observe a low fat, low cholesterol diet to best realize the benefits of taking Lipitor.

Blood tests and liver function checks are monitored before taking this drug so it best to adamantly follow all your doctor’s order when taking this drug.