I am regular drinker and my doctor Recommend me today .i am afraid to take this medicine. My doctor knows my drinking habit but he recommended this drug
Can I drink alcohol while taking Atorvastatin ?
Question posted by Tariq saeed on 30 April 2016
Last updated on 30 April 2016
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masso
30 April 2016
Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Atorvastatin will not be as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterol-lowering diet plan.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and may increase your risk of liver damage.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with atorvastatin and lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor.
Delila
30 April 2016
Hi Masso, I just wanted to say that your answer is particularly helpful as you have mentioned the Grapefruit interaction warning... I take a medication that has the same warning, so i took Grapefruit out of my diet reluctantly. Recently i drank some Grapefruit juice, thinking it would be fine, and i actually became very sick. So i won't be doing that again!
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