Atorvastatin is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. Accumulation of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina (Chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks.

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The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

How to Use Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take Atorvastatin, take it around the same time every day. Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Atorvastatin and gradually increase your dose. Continue to take Atorvastatin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Atorvastatin without talking to your doctor. Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet .

Atorvastatin Side Effects

Do not take Atorvastatin without first talking to your doctor if you have liver disease. Before taking Atorvastatin, tell your doctor if you have a chronic muscular disease, require major surgery, or have a blood disorder. You may not be able to take Atorvastatin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Atorvastatin is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that Atorvastatin is known to cause birth defects if it is taken during pregnancy. Do not take Atorvastatin if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Atorvastatin passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Precautions using Atorvastatin

Before using Atorvastatin,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Atorvastatin, benzalkonium chloride, or any other medications.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Atorvastatin, call your doctor.
you should know that you should not wear contact lenses if your eye(s) is/are red. If your eye is not red and you wear contact lenses, you should know that Atorvastatin solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Remove your contact lenses before applying Atorvastatin and put them back in 10 minutes later.

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