A 58-year-old female asked:
I usually take one 10 mg lipitor (atorvastatin) a day, by mistake i just took one 40 mg table should i be concerned? should i be concerned?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joy Jacksonanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
You : You should be perfectly fine. Lipitor (atorvastatin) is dosed anywhere from 10mg-80mg, so a one time 40mg tab should not cause any harm.
Consider putting any meds you do not currently take in a different location then the ones you take at present. This should help prevent a mix up in the future.
Take care.
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Dr. Sergio Schabelmananswered
Cardiology 50 years experience
No: Max dose of Lipitor (atorvastatin) is up to 80 mg. Be extra careful next time
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