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Yes. Beware of any family history of liver disease. Medications that contain "Statins" can be harmful to the liver if not monitored very closely.
Statins, in a small group of people, can cause muscle degradation in the leg joints (got me in the left knee before being discovered) a condition which is not reversible. The damage is permanent.
What else can I help you with?
What is lipitor?
Lipitor (the generic is atorvastatin) is a cholesterol medication.
Is lipitor a simvistatin?
No, Lipitor is Atorvastatin. Zocor is Simvistatin. Both drugs are for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). No, Lipitor is Atorvastatin. Zocor is Simvistatin. Both drugs are for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol).
How do you pronounce lipitor?
Lipitor is Pfizer's brand name for the drug (Atorvastatin Calcium), and the ads pronounce it as "LIP-ih-torr".
Is it necessart to take coq10 with lipitor?
Lipitor and other Statin cholesterol lowering medications have a risk of causing rhabdomyolosis (muscle pain). Scientists have made their best guess that this is because of a deficiency of CoQ10. It is a "dietary supplement" that can't hurt you but may help.
Can you drink Crystal Light Ruby Red Grapefruit drink while taking Lipitor?
Yes, a person could drink Crystal Light Ruby Red Grapefruit drink while taking Lipitor. The reason for this is that there is no real grapefruit contained in the drink mix.
If your doctor writes you a prescription for statin drugs such as Lipitor what's wrong with you?
Cholesterol is too high
What is the maximum daily dose of Lipitor?
The maximum dose, accepted by most physicians, is 80 mg/day.
What is the best rated cholesterol medicine?
Lipitor probably has the best efficacy/safety profile among cholesterol medications today. It has the greatest potency in reducing cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides among this group, while Zocor and Pravachol are in next place. Only Lipitor and Crestor can also treat high triglycerides (Unlike Zocor, Pravachol), though it is felt by some practitioners that Crestor may have an increased incidence of side effects (increased liver enzymes, and bilirubin) as compared to Lipitor.
Does Lipitor cause constipation?
I believe it does. It is listed as an adverse side effect. My system slowed down since I've been taking Lipitor. Fiber tablets didn't seem to help. I just started to take CoQ10 to replenish what was lost from the statin use. I've noticed that I have become much more regular since I've been taking it.
Whats a average cost of lipitor 90day supply 30 mil?
i pay 70 bucks for a 90 day supply and mine are 40mg
Can your take lipitor with acetominophen?
Yes that would be fine. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medicine. It doesn't interact with cholesterol medicine. It can cause stomach upset, though. Eat something before you take ibuprofen to reduce the heartburn.
Do niacin help with memory and stop the pain caused by lipitor?
Mixing medications is something you should talk to your doctor about as it relates to your individual body chemeistry and health issues. If you are experiencing pain while taking Lipitor, I would recommend that you speak to your doctor about the side effects and alternate treatments, rather than finding a way yourself to cover up the side effects. You should ask your doctor about this, or research it on WebMD. Please don't depend on people here to give you medical advice. It could be detrimental.
