ATORVASTATIN DESCRIPTION
Atorvastatin
Lipitor is manufactured by Pfizer Canada Inc. This medicine is a TABLET and CAN be split in half. Atorvastatin belongs to the family of medications known as cholesterol lowering drugs. It is used in addition to diet and exercise for the treatment of people with high cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the liver. Therefore, less cholesterol is made and levels of cholesterol in the blood are decreased. Reduction of cholesterol levels in the blood has been shown to reduce the risks associated with heart disease, such as heart attack.
Your doctor may choose to use this medication for other conditions not listed here. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, contact your doctor
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Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Atorvastatin at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Atorvastatin from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Atorvastatin and when you order Atorvastatin it will be delivered with express shipping.
Why is this Atorvastatin prescribed?
Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Your doctor may prescribe it along with a special diet if your blood cholesterol or triglyceride level is high enough to put you in danger of heart disease, and you have been unable to lower your readings by diet alone. The drug works by helping to clear harmful low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol out of the blood and by limiting the body's ability to form new LDL cholesterol.
For people at high risk of heart disease, the doctor may suggest a cholesterol-lowering medication if LDL readings are 130 or more. For those at low risk, a medication is considered at readings of 190 or more.
Most important fact about Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is usually prescribed only if diet, exercise, and weight loss fail to bring your cholesterol levels under control. It's important to remember that Atorvastatin is a supplement--not a substitute--for those other measures. To get the full benefit of the medication, you need to stick to the diet and exercise program prescribed by your doctor. All these efforts to keep your cholesterol levels normal are important because they may lower your risk of heart disease.
How should you take Atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin should be taken once a day, with or without food. You can take it in the morning or the evening, but should hold to the same time each day. The drug generally begins working within 2 weeks. For an even greater cholesterol-lowering effect, your doctor may prescribe Atorvastatin along with a different kind of lipid-lowering drug such as Questran or Colestid. It's important to avoid taking the two drugs at the same time of day. Take Atorvastatin at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after the other drug. --If you miss a dose...Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. --Storage instructions...
Store Atorvastatin at room temperature.
What side effects may occur with Atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Atorvastatin. The side effects of Atorvastatin--if any develop--are usually mild.
Atorvastatin Side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, abnormal heartbeat, accidental injury, acne, allergic reaction, amnesia, back pain, black stools, bleeding, breast enlargement, changes in eyesight, changes in taste sensation, chest pain, constipation, decreased sex drive, depression, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, distorted facial muscles, dizziness, dry eyes, fatigue, fever, flu symptoms, fluid retention, gas, hair loss, headache, hearing difficulties, heartburn, increased muscle movement, increased sensations, indigestion, inflammation of sinus and nasal passages, insomnia, itching, joint pain, lack of coordination, leg cramps, muscle aching or weakness, purple or red spots on the skin, rash, respiratory problems, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, skin irritations, sore throat, strange dreams, sweating, tingling of extremities, unstable emotions, urinary problems, vomiting, weakness, weight gain, weight loss
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Atorvastatin
If you take Atorvastatin with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Atorvastatin with any of the following:
Antacids such as Maalox TC Suspension
Clofibrate (Atromid-S)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Drugs that suppress the immune system
Erythromycin (E.E.S., Erythrocin, others)
Fenofibrate (Tricor)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Niacin (Niaspan, Niacor, Slo-Niacin)
Oral contraceptives
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Atorvastatin
Developing babies need plenty of cholesterol, so this cholesterol-lowering drug should never be used during pregnancy. In fact, your doctor is unlikely to prescribe Atorvastatin if there is even a chance that you may become pregnant. If you do conceive while taking this drug, notify your doctor right away. Atorvastatin does make its way into breast milk, so you should not take the drug while breastfeeding your baby.
Recommended Atorvastatin dosage
You need to follow a standard cholesterol-lowering diet before starting Atorvastatin, and should continue following it throughout your therapy.
ADULTS The recommended starting dose is 10 or 20 milligrams once a day. (The doctor may start with 40 milligrams daily if your LDL levels need to be reduced by more than 45 percent.) The doctor will check your cholesterol levels every 2 to 4 weeks and adjust the dose accordingly. The maximum recommended daily dose is 80 milligrams.
CHILDREN 10 to 17 YEARS OLD The recommended starting dose is 10 milligrams once a day. The dosage may be increased after 4 weeks, as determined by the doctor, up to a maximum of 20 milligrams a day. Girls must be having regular menstrual cycles before starting therapy with Atorvastatin.
The safety and effectiveness of Atorvastatin in children under 10 years old or in doses greater than 20 milligrams a day have not been studied.
Atorvastatin Overdosage
Although no specific information about Atorvastatin overdose is available, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Atorvastatin, seek medical attention.
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