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Brand : Lipitor Generic
Composition :ATORVASTATIN Common Brand : Lipitor |
| Lipitor 5mg | |||||
| Quantity | Type | Our Price | Other Price | (%) Saving | |
| 30 | Tabs | $13.99 US | 79.12 % |  |
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| 90 | Tabs | $40.99 US | 78.98 % |  |
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| Lipitor 10mg | |||||
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| 30 | Tabs | $25.99 US | 67.78 % | |
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| 90 | Tabs | $77.99 US | 68.50 % | |
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| Lipitor 20mg | |||||
| Quantity | Type | Our Price | Other Price | (%) Saving | |
| 30 | Tabs | $38.99 US | 67.78 % | |
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| 90 | Tabs | $114.99 US | 68.50 % | |
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| Lipitor 40mg | |||||
| Quantity | Type | Our Price | Other Price | (%) Saving | |
| 30 | Tabs | $49.99 US | 51.46 % | |
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| 90 | Tabs | $147.99 US | 50.67 % | |
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Uses
Atorvastatin, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, is used in lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients.How to use
Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Side effects
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome, constipation, gas, headache, stomach pain or upset, weaknessSeek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue),
bone, joint, or tendon pain,
change in the amount of urine produced,
chest pain,
dark urine,
fever, chills, or persistent sore throat,
flu-like symptoms,
joint pain,
muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue),
painful or frequent urination,
pale stools,
red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin,
severe stomach pain,
swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet,
yellowing of the eyes or skin
If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.
INTERACTION
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines especially any of the following:voriconazole
verapamil
vasopressin receptor antagonists
telithromycin
streptogramins
St. John's wort
spironolactone
rifampin
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
niacin
nefazodone
mibefradil
macrolides
macrolide immunosuppressant’s
immunosuppressants
imatinib
hormonal birth control
HIV protease inhibitors
fluconazole
fibrates
diltiazem
digoxin
colchicine
carbamazepine
bosentan
azole antifungals
amiodarone
Ask your health care provider if Atorvastatin may interact with other medicines that you take.
NOTES
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.
Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.
Overdose
In case of overdose, you need to call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 and local emergency services at 911.Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.Other uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Storage
It should be kept away from excess heat and moisture.Precaution
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:if you have low blood pressure, a serious infection, or a history of seizures
if you have metabolism, hormonal, or electrolyte problems
if you drink alcohol or have a history of liver problems or alcohol abuse
if you have recently had major surgery, a serious injury, or a stroke
Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider
Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking Atorvastatin
