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What is Lipitor used for?
Who should not take Lipitor?
What are some possible side effects?
What is Lipitor used for?
Lipitor is used to lower cholesterol . For persons with high cholesterol, Lipitor, in combination with diet, can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels significantly.
In medical studies of persons with high cholesterol, Lipitor tablets, taken once a day, had the following effects at doses of 10 mg to 80 mg:
- Lowered total cholesterol levels by 29% to 45% (average effect depending on dose)
- Lowered LDL "bad" cholesterol levels by 39% to 60% (average effect depending on dose)
- Lowered triglyceride levels by 19% to 37% (average effect depending on dose)
- Increased HDL "good" cholesterol levels by 5% to 9% (average effect depending on dose)
Who should not take Lipitor:
Some people should not take Lipitor. These include persons with active liver disease or possible liver problems; women who are pregnant, could possibly become pregnant, or are breast-feeding; and people who are allergic to any of the ingredients in Lipitor.
What are some possible side effects of Lipitor?
- Gas,
- Stomach pain,
- Indigestion,
- and constipation. These side effects are usually mild and temporary.
For more detailed information about Lipitor, ask your health care provider.
Common misspelling of Lipitor - lipitar, Lipitore |
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