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Lipitor.

Monday, October 1st, 2007

Generic

Lipitor Chemical Name: ATORVASTATIN 

Common uses 

This medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a ’statin’) used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. 

Before using 

Do not take this medicine if you are also taking another medicine that contains atorvastatin. Do not take this medicine if you are also taking azole antifungals such as itraconazole or ketoconazole, or HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir or ritonavir. If you are currently using any of these medicines, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medicine. 

Do not take this medicine if you are taking fibrates such as gemfibrozil, clofibrate, or fenofibrate; or high-doses of niacin (1 gram or more per day). Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking amiodarone; cyclosporine; certain macrolide antibiotics such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or troleandomycin; digoxin; diltiazem; fluconazole; nefazodone; spironolactone; cimetidine; imatinib; bosentan; St. John’s wort; verapamil; voriconazole; dalfopristin; or quinupristin. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including heart disease, muscle problems, alcohol use, allergies (especially to other ’statin’ or cholesterol-lowering medicines), pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Certain medical conditions, including low blood pressure; severe infection; uncontrolled seizures; or serious metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte problems may increase your risk for side effects that can result in kidney problems while taking this medicine. Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of liver disease or abnormal liver function test results. 

Directions This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice at the same time you take this medicine. If you cannot avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice completely, do not consume large quantities of grapefruit (more than 8 oz.) and do not consume any grapefruit product within 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after this medicine. 

Store this medicine at room temperature between 68 to 77 degrees f (20 to 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. 

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