Atorvastatin

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    Atorvastatin Basics

    What is Atorvastatin Used For?

    It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL).
    It is used to lower triglycerides.
    It is used in some people to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and certain heart procedures.
    It is used to slow the progress of heart disease.
    It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

    Pronunciation

    (a TORE va sta tin)

    Common Brands

    Lipitor

    Drug Class

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor, Statin

    Pharmacist tips for Atorvastatin

    What are the side effects of Atorvastatin?

    With any medication, there are risks and benefits. Even if the medication is working, you may experience some unwanted side effects.

    WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.Signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) like blood in the urine, burning or pain when passing urine, feeling the need to pass urine often or right away, fever, lower stomach pain, or pelvic pain.Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight.Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed.Feeling very tired or weak.Feeling confused.Memory problems or loss.This drug may cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. The risk may be raised if this drug is taken with some other drugs. Sometimes, a severe muscle problem may happen that may lead to kidney problems. Rarely, deaths have happened in people who get these problems when taking drugs like this one. Call your doctor right away if you have abnormal muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or feeling out of sorts). Call your doctor right away if you have muscle signs that last after your doctor has told you to stop taking this drug.Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with this drug. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.

    All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
    Diarrhea.
    Joint pain.
    Upset stomach.
    Nose or throat irritation.
    Trouble sleeping.
    These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
    You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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