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Yes. There is no deferral for potential donors taking statins for elevated lipids or total cholesterol.

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Yes. Donors taking cholesterol lowering medications are eligible for volunteer blood donation, as long as there is no underlying cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease.

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Can u donate plasma while taking lipitor

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Does lipitor affect erectile function?

It shouldn't. If you are on Lipitor, it may be that you just have a circulation problem. Give the Lipitor a chance to lower your cholesterol and exorcise and see what happens.


Is lipitor a vasodilator?

Lipitor is a drug that lowers harmful fats in the blood, including cholesterol. Its chemical name is atorvastatin. It is not a vasodilator.


How long does lopitor stay in your system?

You take every day lipitor, to level concentration of lipitor, you must take lipitor (same dosage) same time every day. I would say that lipitor stay about 24 hours in your bloodstream.


Can you take the medicine instead of lipitor and have the same effect?

Unless you tell the NAME of the medicine you want to take instead of Lipitor, no one can answer your question.


Can you take fish oil with lipitor?

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Can you give blood if you take clopidogrel?

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Can you take probiotic while taking lipitor?

Yes but don't take them at the same time but separate at least 2 hours bt them


Could you eat oranges if you take lipitor?

There is no problem with taking oranges with lipitor. Be careful. This is too broad a statement. Pomelos, Sevilles and Cara Cara oranges should not be consumed while on Lipitor. They will give the same results as Grapefruit.


Who should not take Lipitor?

You know the phrase� "Women who are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant should not take Lipitor as it could be harmful to your unborn baby." Avoid drinking high cholesterol foods and drinking alcohol when on Lipitor. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may negatively interact with Lipitor and lead to potentially dangerous effects. If you are breastfeeding you should not take it because it can pass to your child. If you have liver problems you should not take it either. Be cautious if you are allergic to Lipitpor


Can you give blood if you take hydrocodon?

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What is antihyperlipidemic?

promotes a reduction of lipid levels in the blood