Used for:Lower high cholesterol levels Reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with high blood pressure and coronary heart disease (CHD) or who are at risk of CHD|
Directions:Take one tablet once daily with or without food Swallow the tablet whole with waterDo not chew or crush the tablet
- Atorvastatin is generally safe and well-tolerated, but it can cause side effects in some people.
- Atorvastatin is a statin medication.
- Statins are a class of drugs that are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Atorvastatin is usually taken once a day, with or without food.
- The most common side effects are headache, stomach upset, and muscle pain.
- Atorvastatin can interact with other medications, so it is important to your doctor about all the medications you are taking before you start taking atorvastatin.