Question 1

i occasionally have trouble sleeping. would be okay to take sleep quil. do you have any other suggestions? i take the following daily
losartan-hctz 50-12.5 mg
sertraline hcl 50 mg
atorvastatin 40 mg

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Although unaware of any contraindication to your taking sleep quil there may be rare drug to drug interferences not turning up on the usual search.  Check with you friendly pharmacist.  They have excellent computer programs that can confirm the safety (with no charge).  Sleep well.

Question 2

what is atorvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Anticholesterol med: Atorvastatin is "lipitor" one of the more potent anticholesterol medications in the "statin" class..  Relative of simva-, prava-, lova-, and rosuva- statin.

Question 3

what is the color of atorvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Depends on maker: Different manufacturers may use different colors.  While often white,  some formulations may be yellow, beige or even blue.  The Amlodipine-Atorvastatin combination also comes in blue.  Some generic forms come in pink.  Be sure to check with your doctor and/or pharmacist that you are taking the proper pill.

Question 4

can i crush my lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be crushed.

Question 5

what is lipitor (atorvastatin) used for?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor (atorvastatin): Lipitor (atorvastatin) is used to lower cholesterol

Question 6

can i crush lipitor (atorvastatin) pill?

Accepted Answer

No: U are not supposed to break or crush lipitor!

Question 7

how fast does atorvastatin start working?

Accepted Answer

Atorvastatin: Starts working promptly but to effect a significant decrement in lipids we usually wait a month to six weeks to recheck the lipids for equilibrium level. We often check the liver function earlier to be sure nothing untoward is happening in that area.

Question 8

who should not take lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor (atorvastatin): Contraindications; "Active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels. Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication." See; http://www.drugs.com/pro/lipitor.html

Question 9

can i cut dosage of lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol meds : The dosage of your cholesterol medication is based on your cholesterol levels. If you cut back on the dose the cholesterol will go up. Talk to your doctor if you are having problems with the medication or cost.

Question 10

please describe the medication: atorvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Lowers cholesterol: Atorvastatin has the brand name lipitor (atorvastatin). . Its function is to lower the body's production of cholesterol and to stabilize current cholesterol plaques. The general name for this class of medication is "statins".   Other statins include Crestor (rosuvastatin) and and zocor (simvastatin).

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I occasionally have trouble sleeping. would be okay to take sleep quil. do you have any other suggestions? i take the following daily losartan-hctz 50-12.5 mg sertraline hcl 50 mg atorvastatin 40 mg

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What is atorvastatin?

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What is the color of atorvastatin?

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Can i crush my lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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What is lipitor (atorvastatin) used for?

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Can i crush lipitor (atorvastatin) pill?

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How fast does atorvastatin start working?

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Who should not take lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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Please describe the medication: atorvastatin?

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