6 Unexpected Side Effects of Atorvastatin You Should Know ❤️

What are the most common Atorvastatin side effects? What is Atorvastatin used for? Can you have alcohol with atorvastatin?

What does Atorvastain do?
Atorvastatin is used to lower cholesterol. This helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and other related problems.

How should you take Atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
Take Atorvastatin regularly as directed with a glass of water. Usually one tablet at bedtime.

What if you forget a dose?
Take the missed dose if you remember on the same day. If not, skip the dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Can you take other medicines with Lipitor?
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. St John's wort) or recreational drugs.

Is there anyone who can't take Atorvastatin?
Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Grapefruit, grapefruit juice or sour/Seville oranges may react with atorvastatin. Discuss with your pharmacist.

Atorvastatin side effects:
Please tell your doctor immediately if you have:
* Muscle aches and pains
* Dark urine

Tell your health professional if troublesome:
* Headache, dizziness
* Stomach upset, diarrhoea
* Trouble sleeping
* Memory problems

Will I still be able to drive?
Do not drive or use machinery if you experience any side effects that may make it difficult to do so, such as dizziness.

What strengths does Atorvastatin come in?
It comes as 10, 20, 40mg and 80mg tablets.

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