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I don't know if i took two of my 20mg of atorvastatin which would make 40mg i'm worried sick now is anything going to happen?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You will be ok: They make a 40 mg pill. You have nothing to worry about...just don't make it a habit.

Dr Chuu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2020

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: need to worry, skip the next dose, then back to normal schedule, best wishes

Answered 4/23/2018

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