Atorvastatin
Brand: Lipitor
Common side effects
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Digestive upset
Key interactions & cautions
- Avoid grapefruit juice
- Higher muscle risk with certain antibiotics and antifungals
- Caution with other cholesterol drugs like gemfibrozil
Counseling points
- May take any time of day, consistently
- Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness
- Report dark urine or yellowing
- Avoid grapefruit juice
- Avoid during pregnancy
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