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Informations about Atorvastatin
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What should my health care professional know before I take Atorvastatin?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an alcohol problem
•any hormone disorder (such as diabetes, under-active thyroid)
•blood salt imbalance
•infection
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•low blood pressure
•muscle disorder or condition
•recent surgery
•seizures (convulsions)
•severe injury
•an unusual or allergic reaction ( buy
Claritin) to Atorvastatin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
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How should I take this medicine?
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Take Atorvastatin tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Swallow the Atorvastatin with a drink of water. Atorvastatin can be taken at anytime of
the day with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your
medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine
in children. Special care may be needed.
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose,
take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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What side effects may I notice from taking Atorvastatin?
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Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as
soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon:
•dark yellow or brown urine
•decreased urination, difficulty passing urine
•fever ( buy Augmentin XR)
•muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the
mouth
•skin rash, itching
•unusual tiredness ( buy Rozerem) or
weakness
•yellowing of the skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or
health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea
•gas
•headache
•joint pain
•nausea, vomiting
•stomach upset or pain
•tiredness
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What should I watch for while taking Atorvastatin?
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Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
You will need to have regular tests to make sure your liver is working properly.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get any
unexplained muscle pain ( buy Fioricet),
tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever and tiredness ( buy Imigran).
Atorvastatin is only part of a total cholesterol-lowering program. Your physician or
dietician can suggest a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet that will reduce your risk of
getting heart and blood vessel disease. Avoid alcohol and smoking ( buy Zyban), and keep a proper exercise schedule.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that
you are taking Atorvastatin.
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Where can I keep my medicine?
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Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at controlled room temperature between 20 to 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F).
Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date
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- additional authority and manufacturer information links about
Atorvastatin -
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- from Wikipedia.org
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- from MedlinePlus
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- from MedicineNet.com
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- from drugs.com
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- from FDA.gov
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