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Can you tell me more about lipitor (atorvastatin) raising blood sugar and coming off lipitor (atorvastatin) - is it dangerous?

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Lipitor (atorvastatin): Increased blood sugars with Lipitor (atorvastatin) were reported in some patients. You can stop it and consider alternatives through physician prescription. It is ok stop it. But you need get prescription for alternatives.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 8/23/2018

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