Generic Lipitor

Atorlip (Generic Lipitor) 5mg Prices
30 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 5mg	US$15.00
60 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 5mg	US$28.00
90 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 5mg	US$40.50

Atorlip (Generic Lipitor) 10mg Prices
30 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 10mg	US$22.00
60 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 10mg	US$42.00
90 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 10mg	US$60.00

Atorlip (Generic Lipitor) 20mg Prices
30 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 20mg	US$32.00
60 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 20mg	US$62.00
90 Tablets of Generic Lipitor 20mg	US$90.00

What Generic Lipitor is Used For

Generic Lipitor belongs to a group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and is used to lower high cholesterol.

Everyone has cholesterol in their blood. It is a type of blood fat needed by the body for things such as building cell walls, making bile acids (which help to digest food) and some hormones. However, too much cholesterol can be a problem.

Cholesterol is present in many foods and is also made in your body by the liver. If your body makes too much cholesterol or you take too much cholesterol in your diet, then your level becomes too high.

A problem is more likely to occur with certain diseases or if you have a family history of high cholesterol.

There are different types of cholesterol. LDL is the 'bad' cholesterol that can block your blood vessels. HDL cholesterol is the 'good' cholesterol that is thought to remove the bad cholesterol from the blood vessels.

When you have high levels of 'bad' cholesterol in your blood, it may begin to 'stick' to the inside of your blood vessels instead of being carried to the parts of the body where it is needed. Over time, this can form hard areas, also called plaque, on the walls of your blood vessels, making it more difficult for the blood to flow. This blocking of your blood vessels can lead to several types of blood vessel disease, heart attack, angina and stroke.

There is another type of blood fat called triglyceride which is a source of energy. However, high levels of triglyceride can be associated with a low level of 'good' cholesterol and may increase your risk of heart disease.

In some patients, Generic Lipitor is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides together.

Generic Lipitor does not reduce the cholesterol that comes from fat in food. Therefore, when you are taking Generic Lipitor, you also need to follow a low fat diet and other measures, such as exercise and weight control.

In most people, there are no symptoms of abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Your doctor can measure your levels with a simple blood test.

Your doctor may have prescribed Generic Lipitor for another reason.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Generic Lipitor has been prescribed for you.

Generic Lipitor is not addictive.

Before You Take Generic Lipitor

When you must not take it

Do not take Generic Lipitor if:

• you have an allergy to Generic Lipitor or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet . Some of the symptoms of allergy may include skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face
• you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your baby may absorb this medicine in the womb or from breast milk and therefore there is a possibility of harm to the baby.
• you have active liver disease
• you have had muscle pain, tenderness or weakness from other medicines used to treat high cholesterol or triglycerides
• the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering
• the expiry date on the pack has passed. If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work or it may make you unwell.

If you are not sure whether to start taking Generic Lipitor, talk to your doctor.

Before you start to take it

You must tell your doctor:

• If you intend to become pregnant or plan to breast feed.

Generic Lipitor should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

• If you have any other health problems/medical conditions including
  • liver problems
  • kidney problems
  • muscle pain, tenderness or weakness from other medicines used to treat cholesterol or triglycerides.

If you have not told your doctor about any of the these medical conditions, tell him/her before you take Generic Lipitor.

• If you are consuming alcohol regularly.

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or remedies, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

Some medicines may interfere with Generic Lipitor. These include the following:

• digoxin, a medicine used to treat some heart problems
• the antibiotics erythromycin, clarithromycin and rifampicin
• phenytoin, a medicine used to treat epilepsy
• oral contraceptives
• other medicines to treat high cholesterol or triglycerides
• medicines that suppress the immune system
• medicines used to treat some fungal infections
• protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV infection.

These medicines may be affected by Generic Lipitor or may affect how well it works. Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or to avoid while taking Generic Lipitor.

If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell him/her before you take Generic Lipitor.

It is also possible that Generic Lipitor may be affected by grapefruit juice if taken together.

How to take Generic Lipitor

Use Generic Lipitor only when prescribed by your doctor.
Generic Lipitor has been prescribed for you by your doctor for a very specific purpose.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully.
These directions may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the box, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

How much to take

Your doctor will decide the dose, depending on your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The usual starting dose is 10 mg once daily. The dose may need to be increased to have the best effect. The highest dose is 80 mg once daily.

How and when to take it

Take your dose of Generic Lipitor once a day at the same time. It does not matter whether you take it with or without food. Swallow Generic Lipitor with a glass of water or other liquid.

How long to take it

Generic Lipitor helps to lower your levels of cholesterol but does not cure your condition. Therefore you must continue to take it as directed by your doctor if you expect to keep your levels lowered. You may have to take this kind of medicine for the rest of your life. If you stop taking Generic Lipitor, your levels may rise again.

If you forget to take it

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablet(s) as you would normally.

If you are not sure whether to skip the dose, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.

If you have trouble remembering to take your tablets, ask your pharmacist for some hints.