{"product_id":"lipitor-atorvastatin","title":"LIPITOR (Atorvastatin)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAtorvastatin, Lipitor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAtorvastatin, Lipitor is indicated for the prevention of hypercholesterolemia, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAtorvastatin, Lipitor lower cholesterol and lipoprotein levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and cholesterol synthesis in the liver and by increasing the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface to enhance uptake and catabolism of LDL.  Atorvastatin, Lipitor also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to improve endothelial function by reducing inflammation at the site of coronary plaque and by inhibiting platelet aggregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOral:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40mg to 80mg daily depending upon the indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Take:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  Take with food at anytime of the day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore starting Atorvastatin, Lipitor make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, you may experience severe muscle pain.  If that is the case, please seek your doctor immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times. Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C). Protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed. Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiarrhea, joint and muscle pain, nasopharyngitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eonly common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PFIZER","offers":[{"title":"10mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47138343944510,"sku":null,"price":769.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47138344042814,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47138344141118,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47138344239422,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Lipitor10mg.jpg?v=1695146792","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/lipitor-atorvastatin","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}