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Is decreased alcohol tolerance a side effect of liptor. i consume 4 drinks and i'm done. never use to be like that.

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Lipids: Such a change in tolerance is likely to be multifactorial. It is possible Lipitor (atorvastatin) is playing some role.

Answered 6/27/2014

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