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 similar are crestor and lipitor (atorvastatin) medicine?

Accepted Answer

Crestor (rosuvastatin): And Lipitor (atorvastatin) are both effective statin drugs. Crestor is a bit more mg for mg potent than Lipitor (atorvastatin) but the outcomes with both drugs are similar. Lipitor (atorvastatin) can be had as a generic, Crestor is still on patent so is lots more expensive.

Question 7

what is a better cholesterol lowering medicine? lipitor (atorvastatin) or simvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor (atorvastatin): Works better than Simvastatin for some people. Simvastatin controls cholesterol for many people though [watch out for maximum dose and possible interactions with your other drugs]. Good news: Lipitor is now available as atorvastatin, its generic form, so it's cheaper! remember about eating well and exercising too. Good question.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

could there be a relationship between black lines on fingernails and lipitor (atorvastatin)?since stopping the medicine they have disappeared

Accepted Answer

Black nail lines: It seems extremely unlikely that the Lipitor (atorvastatin) had anything to do with the black lines on your fingernails. There are two reasons: 1) this is not a commonly reported side effect of lipitor; and 2) real abnormalities of the nails go away only as the nail grows out, which takes weeks to months. If the lines went away in a matter of days, then it is more likely some coloration due to contact w somethin.

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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?

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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 similar are crestor and lipitor (atorvastatin) medicine?

A member asked:

What is a better cholesterol lowering medicine? lipitor (atorvastatin) or simvastatin?

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:

Could there be a relationship between black lines on fingernails and lipitor (atorvastatin)?since stopping the medicine they have disappeared

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