Question 1

should lipitor (atorvastatin) be taken at a specific time of day?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, atorvastatin has a long half-life, and can be taken in the morning with effectiveness equal to being taken in the evening.

Question 2

hi recent diagnosis sle and aerd. chol 418, ldl 319. hbp, ckd 3. on lipitor (atorvastatin) 20mg day. is this the best med for my cond? what would work better? concerned.

Accepted Answer

Not enough: Your levels are quite high. You likely have a form of familial high cholesterol. You may benefit from higher doses of Lipitor (atorvastatin) but not likely to reach goal levels with this drug alone. You will likely need additional medication(s) to reach your goal. Discuss with your physician.

Question 3

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 4

can i take lipitor (atorvastatin) and protandim at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no known interactions or problems in taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) and protandim at the same time.

Question 5

can you take lipitor (atorvastatin) and plavix at the same time?

Accepted Answer

lipitor (atorvastatin): You can take Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Plavix at the same time, very common to be given together.

Question 6

if i go off of lipitor (atorvastatin) for 3 months in order to take sporanox, how much could my cholesterol increase in that amount of time?

Accepted Answer

As much as it drops: It will go up to pre Lipitor (atorvastatin) levels more or less, unless you have changed your diet and weight substantially.

Question 7

wbc at all time low 3.9. the bottom reference range is 4.0. i take luvox and lipitor (atorvastatin). can either alone or in combo cause this? concerns with low wbc?

Accepted Answer

Yes yes yes no: Many medications can lower WBC counts. Usually we monitor things if the count is a bit off. We also look at the white cell differential. In the absence of recurrent infections the WBC count of 3.9 alone is not alarming. . Other things we look at are the Hb, Hct  platelet count and RBC indices.  We don't want to overlook bone marrow suppression.

Question 8

hi doctor, is it ok to take voltaren with aspirin , lipitor, (atorvastatin) ace inhibitor,  lexapro, coq10,fish oil,multivitamin, and if yes best way to take.
thank?

Accepted Answer

There could  be inte: There  could  be a drug interaction where  one drug interfers with the effect  of  another  drug and makes it  more  powerful or  weaker. You need to discuss this with your  physician to make certain all of your  health issues  are known

Question 9

can i now take lipitor (atorvastatin) avery other day.?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: That depends on what your lipid (cholesterol) profile looks like. Consult your physician, don't do it on your own.

Question 10

taking lipitor 10 mg daily for hyperlipidema. am 16 years  old. can i take alternative day?

Accepted Answer

You can, but why?: is it causing you more side effects? or is it a financial burden? mind you this is the lowest dose, and at your age you may be taking it for a familial type hyperlipidemia, so you may need more not less. Your best bet is to discuss that with your treating doctor who may advise an alternative or adjust the dosage, best wishes

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Should lipitor (atorvastatin) be taken at a specific time of day?

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Hi recent diagnosis sle and aerd. chol 418, ldl 319. hbp, ckd 3. on lipitor (atorvastatin) 20mg day. is this the best med for my cond? what would work better? concerned.

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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?

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Can i take lipitor (atorvastatin) and protandim at the same time?

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Can you take lipitor (atorvastatin) and plavix at the same time?

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If i go off of lipitor (atorvastatin) for 3 months in order to take sporanox, how much could my cholesterol increase in that amount of time?

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Wbc at all time low 3.9. the bottom reference range is 4.0. i take luvox and lipitor (atorvastatin). can either alone or in combo cause this? concerns with low wbc?

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Hi doctor, is it ok to take voltaren with aspirin , lipitor, (atorvastatin) ace inhibitor, lexapro, coq10,fish oil,multivitamin, and if yes best way to take. thank?

A member asked:

Can i now take lipitor (atorvastatin) avery other day.?

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Taking lipitor 10 mg daily for hyperlipidema. am 16 years old. can i take alternative day?

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