Lipitor - quality cholesterol medication

Lipitor is medication belongs to the HMG CoA reductase inhibitors group of medicines. It is classified as 'statin' drug that is prescribed for reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. It is medically used for lowering triglycerides in the blood.

Medically, there are two categories of blood cholesterol: 'bad' cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein- LDL) and 'good' cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein - HDL). For this medication, it is prescribed to deal with LDL while improving the HDL levels in the blood.

It has benefits

Risks of getting a heart attack, stroke or related heart complications are known to increase with high levels of blood cholesterol in patients suffering from the following conditions:

• Coronary heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes; or
• Various other risk factors

Important details

While this medication comes with numerous benefits, Lipitor could cause unwanted effects or even develop certain complications. Kiwi Drug advises all clients to inform their prescribing physician about the following conditions:

• Thyroid problem
• Kidney or liver disorder
• Muscle weakness or pain
• If you are taking alcoholic drinks

To ensure the medication is well suited for your condition, it is necessary to let your doctor understand on the above precautionary issues. In other cases, the medication could be unsuited and it is advisable that you avoid this treatment. Avoid Lipitor drugs if you have:

• Allergic reaction to atorvastatin or any other ingredient
• If you are breastfeeding or pregnant

Note: in some cases, though rare, this medicine can cause skeletal muscle tissue breakdown thus resulting to kidney failure. This is likely to occur in those who are at an older age, those with an underactive thyroid (poorly controlled hypothyroidism) or kidney disease.

Using the medication

Strictly follow your doctor's instructions while taking the medicine. Avoid exceeding the prescription time. It is advisable that you consistently take the tablets at the same time of the day. Use enough water to swallow the tablets- without breaking them unless when advised otherwise.

Unless when advised by your doctor, do not stop taking the drugs. One may be expected to stop taking the medicine for a while if you experience any of the following:

• Serious low blood pressure
• Uncontrolled convulsions (seizures)
• Severe illness or infection
• If you have an electrolyte imbalance; or
• If you are set for an operation or any medical emergency

It is recommended that one gets several blood tests often. This helps to ascertain the efficacy of the treating and that this treatment does not cause harmful effects.

Avoid the following while taking these drugs: alcoholic beverages, which may increase triglyceride levels risking liver damage; eating foods with high cholesterol or fat levels; grapes and grapefruit juice, which could interact with medication.

Possible side effects

The treatment could cause other unwanted effects. These are mostly mild but could require your doctor's attention if they persist. They include:

• Memory or confusion problems
• Nausea
• Muscle pains or weakness
• Swelling
• Fever or unusual fatigue
• Low urination frequency
• Itching
• Jaundice, dark urine, appetite loss and clay-colored stool
• Pain in the upper stomach; or
• Diarrhea

The following drugs could possibly interact with Lipitor medications:

• Imatinib
• Isoniazid
• Conivaptan
• Spironolactone
• Antidepressants
• HIV medicine
• Other 'statin' drugs; or
• Birth control pills among other drugs

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