| Lipitor is the generic name of a prescription | | | | will want to be aware of and monitor any side |
| drug used for treating high cholesterol. | | | | effects that occur. |
| Atrovastatin is the brand name most commonly | | | | |
| associated with Lipitor. It has been proven | | | | Some of the more potentially serious side |
| to be a very effect part of treatment for | | | | effects that can occur while taking include |
| many people. The drugs helps to lower | | | | swollen lips, breathing problems, swelling of |
| cholesterol by slowing the production of | | | | the face, swelling of the tongue and hives. |
| cholesterol in the body. A person taking | | | | Extreme blurring of vision or rust colored |
| Lipitor is lowering their risk of subsequent | | | | urine that may have decreased in frequency |
| hardening of arteries, heart attacks, strokes | | | | should be a cause for concern. If the |
| and heart disease. There are a variety of | | | | occurrence of muscle weakness, tenderness or |
| side effects that can occur when taking | | | | pain is present with a combination of flu |
| Lipitor. While most are mild and only a few | | | | symptoms, fever, fatigue, stomach pain, dark |
| are more serious, it is important that you | | | | urine or light colored feces, they could |
| fully educate yourself on all possible side | | | | indicate serious problems with the muscles or |
| effects of Lipitor. | | | | liver. |
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| It is very important that you keep in close | | | | While there may be the possibility for many |
| contact with your physician if you begin to | | | | different side effects, Lipitor has been |
| notice any unusual or severe side effects | | | | proven to dramatically decrease the level of |
| while taking the cholesterol lowering drug | | | | total cholesterol in the body anywhere from |
| Lipitor. There have been some rare but | | | | 29 - 45%. Studies show that Lipitor has been |
| serious cases of liver and muscle problems in | | | | proven to reduce the risk of heart attacks by |
| a few people taking Lipitor. Unusual | | | | 36 percent. |
| weakness, tenderness or pain in the muscles | | | | |
| occur with the liver and muscle problems. If | | | | When combined with proper diet and exercise, |
| any of these side effects occur when taking | | | | you can work to lower the level of bad |
| Lipitor, it is imperative that you contact | | | | cholesterol and increase good cholesterol |
| your physician immediately. | | | | levels. Generally, Lipitor is a once a day |
| | | | pill that is taken at any point during the |
| Some common side effects that can occur when | | | | day, with or without eating foods while |
| taking Lipitor to reduce your cholesterol | | | | taking it. |
| include flatulence (gas), upset stomach, | | | | |
| nausea, rash or headaches. If you begin to | | | | Disclaimer: The information presented here |
| experience any of the above symptoms you can | | | | should not be interpreted as medical advice. |
| continue to take Lipitor, however, you should | | | | Please talk to a qualified professional |
| consult your physician right away. He or she | | | | before taking Lipitor or any other drug. |