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Hi :-) i was prescribed lipitor (atorvastatin) beginning tomorrow. but it is a salt, and i've just had lithotripsy and was told to avoid salt. should i ask to switch?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Lipitor's chemical composition don't worry the sodium component is so little to worry about

Answered 3/2/2016

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