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I accidentally took two of my lipitor pills 80 milligrams a hour apart?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Unlikely a problem: Would advise you not repeat this but a single double dosage may not have any adverse events. Any questions ask your physician

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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