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Learn the difference in cost, dosages, and how to switch to generic Lipitor
Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels
Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of a heart attack or
For people aged 20–75 years who have low density lipoprotein-cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL: Initiate high intensity statin therapy at maximum tolerated dose
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Commonly reported atorvastatin side effects include muscle pain, joint pain, and diarrhea
The generic is considered to be just as safe and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are lipid-lowering medications used in the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of coronary heart disease
They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol
Atorvastatin may also reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in patients with risk factors for heart disease
Applies to atorvastatin: oral suspension, oral tablet
With a free GoodRx discount, generic atorvastatin’s price is as low as $ 4
Statins are commonly used to lower bad cholesterol or low Lipitor is a brand (trade) name for atorvastatin
Serious side effects of Atorvastatin
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Concomitant use of LIPITOR with the following drugs requires dosage modification of LIPITOR [see Warnings and Precautions (5
The absolute bioavailability of atorvastatin (parent drug) is approximately 14% and the systemic availability of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity is