Lipitor Side Effects

Side Effects - Serious

• Dermatological side effects such as dermatomyositis
• Hepatic side effects such as increased liver enzymes and liver failure
• Immunological side effects such as autoimmune disease and systemic lupus erythematosus
• Musculoskeletal side effects such as disorders of the muscles, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis and rupture of the tendon
• Neurological side effects such as hemorrhagic cerebral infarction, which is a kind of stroke

Side Effects - Common

• Gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea
• Musculoskeletal side effects such as joint pain
• Renal side effects such as urinary tract infection
• Respiratory side effects such as the cold
• Pain in the extremities

If you or a loved one have experienced serious adverse side effects as a result of taking this drug, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help you.

Warnings & Recalls for Lipitor

Lipitor | Atorvastatin has contraindications such as:

• Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin or any other component of the drug
• Active liver disease or liver failure
• Nursing mothers
• Serum transaminases which may lead to unexplained persistent elevations
• Women who are pregnant or about to become pregnant (may result in loss of fetus)

The following precautions and preexisting conditions hinder a patient’s ability to take Lipitor | Atorvastatin:

• Age 65 or older, which can lead to increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
• Heavy alcohol use
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Concurrent use with cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, telaprevir, tipranavir/ritonavir
• Conditions which expose patient to renal failure due to rhabdomyolysis
• Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) which can lead to markedly elevated levels
• Hba1c and serum glucose levels can be elevated
• Hypothyroidism

Pregnancy Warning

Lipitor | Atorvastatin has a pregnancy drug rating of “X” by the FDA which means that it is a positive danger to the fetus in women who are pregnant and this drug should be avoided at all costs by pregnant and nursing mothers. If you or a loved one have experienced serious adverse side effects as a result of taking this drug, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help you.

Lipitor Treatment and Use

What is Lipitor?

Lipitor | Atorvastatin is a drug developed by Pfizer which lowers “bad cholesterol” and triglycerides and increase “good cholesterol” in order to treat heart conditions such as heart attack, stroke and other complications.  It is known to be the best-selling drug in pharmaceutical history with sales exceeding $125 billion worldwide.

How does Lipitor Work?

Lipitor | Atorvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, which is an enzyme found in the tissue of the liver that plays a key role in the development of cholesterol in the human body.

Lipitor Dosage

Lipitor is taken orally once a day, starting at 10-20 mg doses and gradually increasing as needed.

 

Other Names for Lipitor

Generic Name

Atorvastatin

Brand Name

Lipitor

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