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Atorvastatin oral tablet is a generic drug, which means it’s an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication
With cumulative sales that exceed $148 billion, Lipitor holds the coveted status of the world’s top
Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain
LIPITOR may cause serious side effects, including: Muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness (myopathy)
Pravastatin and fluvastatin have a lower risk of drug interactions because they are not metabolized by cytochrome p450 3A4
It belongs to a group of drugs Medications that may be used to lower blood cholesterol levels include: Statins such as atorvastatin ( Lipitor ), fluvastatin ( Lescol XL ), lovastatin ( Altoprev ), pravastatin, rosuvastatin ( Crestor ), or simvastatin ( Zocor) Marine-Derived Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA), otherwise known as omega-3 fish oils or omega-3
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Individualization of drug dosage should be based on therapeutic What is Lipitor used for? Lipitor is a brand-name prescription drug used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood
Details: Crestor and Lipitor are both statin drugs prescribed to treat high cholesterol and lower certain heart-related risks in adults and some children
Hydrophilic statins like rosuvastatin ( Crestor) don’t enter cells as easily and are easier for the liver to excrete, meaning some people may find them more tolerable
In addition, Lipitor can be used to reduce other heart-related risks in adults Lipitor’s mild side effects include: infection, such as a common cold or urinary tract infection (UTI) pain in arms, legs, or joints
The side effects listed above may last only a few days to weeks
LIPITOR is rapidly absorbed after oral administration; maximum plasma concentrations occur within 1 to 2 hours
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