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Atorvastatin helps to lower high cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin is a drug that helps lower cholesterol. It stops a certain enzyme in the body from making cholesterol. It reduces the “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing the “good” cholesterol.

Atorvastatin is a type of medicine called a statin. It stops a chemical in the body that makes cholesterol, so there’s less cholesterol in the blood.

How To Use Atorvastatin Tablets

• Follow your doctor’s instructions and take atorvastatin as directed. Make sure to follow the directions on your prescription and read all the guides or instructions that come with your medication. Sometimes your doctor might change how much medicine you take.
• Before making any changes to your medication, always consult your doctor. Don’t increase or decrease doses on your own.
• Atorvastatin is usually taken once every day. You should listen to what your doctor tells you to do.
• You can take this medicine in the form of a tablet with or without eating.
• Take the liquid medicine when you haven’t eaten for a while, at least 1 hour before you eat or 2 hours after you eat.
• It might take 2 weeks for your cholesterol to get better, and you might need to have blood tests often. Even if you don’t feel any different, tests can show if the medicine is working for you.
• Stir the liquid medicine before using it. Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine to measure the dose, not a kitchen spoon.
• Your treatment might also involve eating healthy, being active, keeping a healthy weight, and getting blood tests.
• Keep it in a cool, dry place
• Dispose of any liquid that has not been used within 60 days after you open the bottle.

Benefits Of Atorvastatin Tablets

Atorvastatin tablets have some good effects.

Lowering Cholesterol: Atorvastatin works well in lowering cholesterol, especially the kind called low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is known as bad cholesterol. Atorvastatin helps to lower LDL cholesterol, which reduces the chance of getting heart attacks and strokes.

Reducing Triglycerides: Atorvastatin can help lower both LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. High levels of triglycerides can increase the chance of getting heart disease.

Increased High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: Atorvastatin can raise the levels of good cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. HDL cholesterol helps take bad cholesterol out of the blood, which lowers the chance of blockages in the arteries.

Preventing Heart Problems: Atorvastatin can lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain. This is very good for people who have had heart problems before or for those who are at a high risk of getting heart problems.

Long-Term Safety: Atorvastatin has been studied a lot and is safe when used as directed. But, just like any medicine, it may cause side effects, and it’s important to talk about any worries with a doctor.

Side Effects Of Atorvastatin Tablets

• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Nausea
• Pain in extremities
• Urinary tract infection
• Abnormal liver function tests

Precautions Of Atorvastatin Tablets

• Overall, Atorvastatin is safe. It can make you have diarrhea, gas, or a stomach ache. If any of these happen to you, eat some food with it.
• Tell your doctor if you feel tired, weak, or have pain in your muscles.
• Before you start treatment, your doctor may check how well your liver is working. They will continue to check it regularly after that. Tell your doctor if you have stomach pains, very dark pee, or if your skin or eyes are turning yellow.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, or diabetes before you start taking this medicine. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar often because Atorvastatin can make it go up.
• If you are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or breastfeeding, don’t take Atorvastatin.