Question 1

can a lipitor (atorvastatin) overdose kill you?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor (atorvastatin): Unlikely.  High statin can cause liver function abnormalities and muscle inflammation but this more over chronic exposure than an acute exposure.

Question 2

i take lipitor (atorvastatin) and, since starting, have developed a cough.  could there be a connection? if so, is there a long-term, non-drug solution.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Not a common side effect of lipitor (atorvastatin).  Could be reflux.  Tell your doctor.  If on lipitor (atorvastatin), you probably have high cholesterol.  May be "heart cough".

Question 3

what is the treatment for lipitor (atorvastatin) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Overdose: Muscle relaxants , stomach lavage, and supportive medical treatment in er to stabilize vital signs & cardiac/metabolic functions.

Question 4

what is the best drugs for the hyper cholestrolemia ? do the deiet have an effect ? iam taking lipitor (atorvastatin) and ezeritol together, anuany thing better?

Accepted Answer

Lipids: The drugs you are taking are very good. You need low fat diet and at least half hour of aerobic exercise a day. Don't smoke.

Question 5

is lipitor (atorvastatin) a better drug than tricor ?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor (atorvastatin): In general, i like Lipitor (atorvastatin) better than tricor, as it does more things (as long as your body tolerates it ok).  Lipitor (atorvastatin) reduces bad cholesterol (ldl) and has some effect on trigylcerides (fats).  Tricor primarily reduces triglycerides, but doesn't have as large of an effect on ldl.

Question 6

how long does it take for your body to get rid of the statin drug after stopping lipitor (atorvastatin) that was taken for 10 years?

Accepted Answer

1 (up to 2) weeks: Statins clear the blood rapidly once daily dosing has stopped. While everyone's metabolism is unique, you should expect the medication will be out of the blood within 2 weeks (usually by 1 week).

Question 7

i am finishing my refill of crestor (5 mg.) for chloresterol in a few days. can i then finish my last 10 days of lipitor (10 mg.) tablets that i had taken before crestor? same class of drug. am vacationing 10 days?

Accepted Answer

: Equivalent doses are not precisely defined. 5mgm of Crestor may be equivalent to 20 mgm of Atorvastatin(Lipitor). I do not believe that 10 mgm of Lipitor in place of  5mgm of Crestor will make a difference for 10 days. Depending on your LDL level, there could be an increase in in your level, but for the brief duration, it may not be significant. Diet during vacation may not be ideal though.

Question 8

should lipitor and atorvastatin be taken together. since taking these two drugs i have had shaking in my hands and head, my doctor keeps saying i have parkinsons, but the shaking started after starting these two drugs?

Accepted Answer

: Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin so if you've been taking both simultaneously you're being overdosed. Notify your physician of this. You should have blood work ASAP to look for side effects of liver and/or muscle inflammation. Other blood work such as a cbc &amp; diff, a metabolic panel &amp; urinalysis is also advisable.

Question 9

the only abnormality in  my lipid panel is ldl 128. is it time to stop my lipitor (atorvastatin) statin drug. now ?

Accepted Answer

No: You should remain on Lipitor (atorvastatin) ! New guidelines : get LDL below 100 . Now if you can yourself to your ideal body weight , and can fallow a low fat diet , you can consider stopping Liitor

Question 10

type ii diabetic for1 yr . lost 50 lbs. thru exercise, diet.  am taking metformin, onglyza, (saxagliptin) lipitor.  is there hope that i can get off  these drugs?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your : Depends on what your weight was and what it is now, and how high your a1c hemoglobin was before you started on meds and what it is after loosing 50 lbs, which is good weight loss
as a rule if your aic comes down below 6.5 you may be tapered of Onglyza (saxagliptin) and follow the a1c , but i will suggest you stay on metformin as it is cheap and it may help you to maintain your weight.But you should keep lipititor.

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Can a lipitor (atorvastatin) overdose kill you?

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I take lipitor (atorvastatin) and, since starting, have developed a cough. could there be a connection? if so, is there a long-term, non-drug solution.

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What is the treatment for lipitor (atorvastatin) overdose?

A member asked:

What is the best drugs for the hyper cholestrolemia ? do the deiet have an effect ? iam taking lipitor (atorvastatin) and ezeritol together, anuany thing better?

A member asked:

Is lipitor (atorvastatin) a better drug than tricor ?

A member asked:

How long does it take for your body to get rid of the statin drug after stopping lipitor (atorvastatin) that was taken for 10 years?

A member asked:

I am finishing my refill of crestor (5 mg.) for chloresterol in a few days. can i then finish my last 10 days of lipitor (10 mg.) tablets that i had taken before crestor? same class of drug. am vacationing 10 days?

A member asked:

Should lipitor and atorvastatin be taken together. since taking these two drugs i have had shaking in my hands and head, my doctor keeps saying i have parkinsons, but the shaking started after starting these two drugs?

A member asked:

The only abnormality in my lipid panel is ldl 128. is it time to stop my lipitor (atorvastatin) statin drug. now ?

A member asked:

Type ii diabetic for1 yr . lost 50 lbs. thru exercise, diet. am taking metformin, onglyza, (saxagliptin) lipitor. is there hope that i can get off these drugs?

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