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Comparing Lipitor

Lipitor

atorvastatin

Lipitor is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Homozygous, Prevention... more

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High Cholesterol
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous
High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III, Elevated beta-VLDL IDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, Elevated VLDL
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Ratings & Reviews

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6.1
63 Reviews

For High Cholesterol Atorvastatin did lower my cholesterol quite a bit, but within the first couple of weeks I developed muscle pain in the back of one knee. After another week, I developed muscle pain in the calf of the other leg. My doctor doesn't think this was caused by Atorvastatin. He believes it is arthritis. He ordered an xray of knee and blood test for liver function. Waiting for results. If pain is from arthritis. I will continue taking medicine. If Atorvastatin is affecting muscles or liver, I may discontinue or ask to switch to another statin.

6
Senor Citizen

For High Cholesterol Took Lipitor for about 5 years. It kept my lipids under control well, but developed severe leg aching and muscle cramps, especially at night. Went off it and within a week, all these reactions disappeared.

7
Kate g

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: hemorrhagic stroke, arthralgia, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $5.50 - $6.07
Cost* $165.03 - $181.98
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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

14 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (8)

Drug Interactions

A total of 395 drugs are known to interact with Lipitor:

  • 59 major drug interactions (172 brand and generic names)
  • 260 moderate drug interactions (845 brand and generic names)
  • 76 minor drug interactions (683 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 17, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

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