Tuesday, March 15, 2011

lipitor

Cholesterol Your body uses cholesterol to hold cells together and make hormones,

vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods. Common sources are animal


products, such as meat, eggs, and butter. Two main types of lipoproteins help move


cholesterol through the blood: LDL and HDL. While your body needs this substance to


work properly, too much can cause problems. The only way to determine your level is


Lipitor - Side effects,

Use
Lipitor is used in combination with diet modification to treat primary hypercholesterolemia in those at risk for coronary artery disease who have not responded to other treatments alone.
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Dosages
Dosages may require modification to adjust for individual sensitivities and associated medical conditions.
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Side effects
The most common side effects associated with Lipitor were constipation, flatulence, indigestion, and abdominal pain. If you are prescribed Lipitor your healthcare professional may want to conduct routine blood tests to check your liver function before and after starting treatment.
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Precautions
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to atorvastatin, have active liver disease, have unexplained persistent liver function test elevations, are a nursing mother, have a known or suspected pregnancy.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

lipitor Important Safety info

LIPITOR is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant.
If you take LIPITOR, tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you take. This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose.
Common side effects are diarrhea, upset stomach, muscle and joint pain, and changes in some blood tests.
When diet and exercise alone are not enough, adding LIPITOR can help lower cholesterol. LIPITOR
is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider
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Egyptian Lipitor

LIPITOR (atorvastatin calcium) is a prescription medicine that is used along with a low-fat diet. It lowers the LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. It can raise your HDL ("good") cholesterol as well. LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack, stroke, certain types of heart surgery, and chest pain in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease such as age, smoking, high blood pressure, low HDL, or family history of early heart disease.
LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack or stroke in patients with diabetes and risk factors such as diabetic eye or kidney problems, smoking, or high blood pressure.
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