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Am changing from simvastatin 40mg to atorvastatin. shall i start with atorvastatin 40mg or with 20mg? is atorvastatin best taken at night or morning?
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See below. : Best to take with your evening meal. Regarding the dose.. It depends on how much you need to lower your cholesterol/ldl. Atovastatin is more potent so you may be able to use a lower dose. Speak with your doctor.
Answered 12/8/2016
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