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Bottom line, you need to take it forever. If you stop, your cholesterol will rise back to pre-treatment levels....exposing you to risk of MI and Stroke.
You should not stop taking Lipitor without consulting your doctor. However, one of the warnings for Lipitor is that if you experience "unexplained muscle pain or weakness," you should get immediate medical attention, because it may be a symptom of a rare but serious side effect.
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∙ 13y agoThe best time to take this, and other "statin" anti-cholesterol meds, is about 6pm in the evening. This has nothing to do with meals. Rather, it's best to get the drug in your system when cholesterol is being made in the body by the liver, which occurs between 6pm and midnight.
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∙ 9y agoLipitor can stay in the body for about a week after one stops taking it. Time depends on the size of the person and dose he or she had been taking.
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∙ 11y agoI have a sore tongue and sensitive mouth from using Lipitor--how long will I have these side effects once I quit using Lipitor.
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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 Aspirin and Lipitor together?
CAN YOU TAKE LIPITOR AND CARDIZEM TOGETHER?
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
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?
yes
Your cholesterol levels have dropped after taking 10mg lipitor daily for the past 6 months Is it okay to take 10mg lipitor every other day?
Why would you ask a website about an important medication? Ask your doctor. Your doctor is the only one that is competent to answer medication questions.
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
Do i have to take lipitor tablets if i dont want to?
No. Unless of course you have no choice. Sometimes that is the case
What is the CQ10 dose if on Lipitor?
CoQ10 can be dosed the same, whether you are on Lipitor or not.
Who is mom in Lipitor commercial?
Depends on the commercial you are referring to. These commercials update all the time.
What is the maximum daily dose of Lipitor?
The maximum dose, accepted by most physicians, is 80 mg/day.
Is eating grapefruit the same as drinking grapefruit juice when taking lipitor eg half a grapefruit a day?
Studies up to now show that the juice and the fruit have both a significant interaction with some drugs (including lipitor).
