| What is Lipitor?
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Lipitor is a prescription drug that is used with a healthy diet to lower cholesterol.
Lipitor is in a class of cholesterol-lowering medications, called statins. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Lipitor?
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Lipitor is usually well-tolerated. The most reported side effects include gas, stomach pain, indigestion, and constipation. These side effects are
generally light and don't last too long. Let your doctor know immediately
if you have unusual muscle pain or weakness. |
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| How often is Lipitor taken?
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Lipitor is taken once a day and can be taken with or without food. It is a
good idea to take Lipitor at about the same time every day. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Lipitor with other medications?
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Lipitor may react with other cholesterol lowering drugs, antibiotics, some
antifungal medicines, and immunosuppressive medications. It is important
to tell your doctor about all drugs you are taking. |
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| Can I lower my cholesterol with diet or exercise instead of taking
Lipitor?
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Some people have high cholesterol because of body chemistry or genetics so
no matter how hard they try to eat correctly and exercise, lowering
cholesterol will be quite difficult without medication. |
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