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Lipitor

Lipitor

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Brands

Vastor • Astor • Aspavor • Dynator • Lestavor • Lipogen

Generic Drug

Atorvastatin

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Constipation
Nausea
Headache
Muscle spasm
Musculoskeletal pain
Muscle pain
Throat pain
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Passing gas
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Flatulence
Loss of strength
Aching muscles
Cognitive impairment
Sore throat
Slow thinking

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

High cholesterol
Condition
Hyperlipidemia
Condition
Unstable angina
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition

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Can i crush my lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 50-year old asked:

What is Lipitor (atorvastatin) used for?

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A 69-year old male asked:

Can i crush Lipitor (atorvastatin) pill?

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A 38-year old asked:

Who should not take Lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can i cut dosage of lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Lipitor, (atorvastatin) how long before it works?

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A 31-year old asked:

How soon does Lipitor (atorvastatin) start working?

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A member asked:

Can I now take Lipitor (atorvastatin) avery other day.?

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A 37-year old asked:

How long does it take for Lipitor (atorvastatin) to work?

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A member asked:

Can I eat grapefruit if I am taking lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 46-year old asked:

How long does it take Lipitor (atorvastatin) to start helping?

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A 64-year old male asked:

Should Lipitor (atorvastatin) be taken at a specific time of day?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Can i stop taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) from one day to the next?

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A male asked:

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

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A 47-year old asked:

What are the pro's & con's regarding the usage of lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Could you tell me what happens when someone stops taking lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is Lipitor and atorvastatin the exact same medication (including the secondary ingridients)?

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A 33-year old female asked:

I have been out of Lipitor (atorvastatin) for five days is this a serious problem I am waiting for a refill

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A 42-year old male asked:

Is 40mg of Lipitor (atorvastatin) twice as effective as 20mg? And is 80mg twice as effective as a 40mg dose?

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A 49-year old female asked:

I'm taking 10 mg lipitor (atorvastatin). Was recommended to take one only on mondays, wednesdays and fridays. Have you heard of this before?

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A 33-year old female asked:

I was just put on Lipitor (atorvastatin) 20 mg i have heard bad things about women being put on this medication should i be concerned. no other health issues.

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A 35-year old male asked:

What is the best drugs for the hyper cholestrolemia ? Do the deiet have an effect ? Iam taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) and ezeritol together, anuany thing better?

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A 46-year old asked:

Lipitor (atorvastatin) side effects?

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A 22-year old asked:

Any side effect of lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can i lose weight on lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 31-year old asked:

Can i take Lipitor (atorvastatin) with wine?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can a Lipitor (atorvastatin) overdose kill you?

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A 67-year old female asked about a 67-year old female:

Can I become immune to Lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Do you prefer caduet over lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can you take flaxseed with Lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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