Lipitor (Atorvastatin) For Hypercholesterolemia Treatment Article - Health Articles

Generic lipitor, which is used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia helps in reducing the cholesterol. It also prevents certain types of heart problems and reduces the risk of heart attacks.

Generic lipitor (Atorvastatin) also causes minor and major side effects. Minor ones are mostly temporary. The ones with high intensity need immediate medical attention.

Some side effects produced by generic lipitor are fever, pain, tenderness, blistering, and peeling of skin, cramps and also includes yellow or brown urine. If the intensity of the side effects is more then go to the nearest hospital.

Generic lipitor interacts with certain drugs and certain food items, which in turn increase the intensity of side effects produced by the drug. If you are regularly taking drinks or have a habit of smoking it is better that you inform your physician while he prescribes generic lipitor.

Here are some of the drugs when interact with generic lipitor increases the side effects - Amiodarone, Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Digoxin, Diltiazem, Herbal medicines such as Went Yeast, Medicines used for treating fungal infections, cholesterol and HIV infections, Nefazodone, Nicardipine, Oxcarbazepine, Phenytoin and Verapamil.

Before you start using the generic lipitor it is better to ask your doctor

Whether generic lipitor will suit you?

What are the drug interactions and side effects of generic lipitor?

How generic lipitor works and ways to reduce the side effects of generic lipitor?

The recommended dosage of generic lipitor is 10mg once a day. Overdosage can causes serious consequences and requires immediate medical attention. If you have kidney problem or above 65 years of age then you must tell your physician so that he will prescribe the dosage based on your conditions. If you happen to miss the dose, then try to take it as soon as possible. If it is time for next dosage then it is better to leave the missed dosage.

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