Lipitor Information

Lipitor is used in lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides all over the world. It works by inhibiting the HMG aka beta hydroxy beta methyl glutaryl CoA reductase which is the primary enzyme responsible converting the HMG-CoA into mevalonate and is the major regulatory step of cholesterol biosynthesis. It reduces the levels of low density lipoprotein or LDL or "bad" cholesterol and increases the levels of high density lipoprotein or HDL or "good" cholesterol. Cheap Lipitor reduces the chances of atherosclerosis and cardio vascular diseases. It is also known as "statins".

Lipitor Side Effects and Precautions

The general side effects of discount Lipitor are muscle pain, tenderness, dark urine, weakness, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, jaundice (eyes, skin, and nail become yellow), stomach pain, clay colored stools etc. Over dose of Atorvastatin also causes various signs of allergic reaction e.g. breathing problems, hives, swelling in different parts of the body e.g. face, lips, tongue, throat etc.

Overdose of generic Lipitor may also cause muscle cramps including some rare effects like dizziness, diarrhea, blurred vision, headaches, heartburn, constipation etc. Atorvastatin is strictly prohibited during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant during the therapy, she is asked to consult the physician immediately. Patients are also advised to avoid alcohol during the therapy.

Dosage Information for Lipitor

Lipitor should be taken under medical guidance. The range of the dose is from 10 mg to 80 mg at a time per day but in general 10 to 20 mg of daily dose is prescribed. The patients who need to reduce much LDL are prescribed to take 40 mg per day. It can be taken once a day along with food or without food. The patient can easily buy Lipitor 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg tablets from North Drug Mart.