Lipitor Tablets
- Manages cholesteol levels
- Known by its generic name Atorvastatin
- Blocks the production of enzymes necessary to make cholesterol
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Lipitor Prices
| Strength | 84 Tablets |
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| 10mg | £59.99 |
| 20mg | £69.99 |
| 40mg | £79.99 |
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Prices include free private prescription. |
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Treatment Information
Overview
Buy Lipitor online in the UK
You can order Lipitor online in the UK from our registered pharmacy. Complete the online medical assessment first. One of our prescribers will review your responses. If approved, our pharmacy team will post the medicine to you for next-day delivery.
What is Lipitor Tablet?
Lipitor is also known by the generic name atorvastatin. It is mainly used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke and other issues that can be caused by high cholesterol.
Lipitor works by blocking a liver enzyme involved in making cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol, talk to your GP about whether Lipitor might be right for you.
What is in Lipitor (atorvastatin)?
Lipitor is a type of statin. Statins work by stopping the liver from making cholesterol. Lipitor contains an active ingredient known as atorvastatin calcium. This is a white powder made up of crystals. It dissolves easily in water. Lipitor also contains inactive ingredients. These include calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium and microcrystalline cellulose.
Doctors prescribe Lipitor to patients with high cholesterol levels that cannot be lowered by diet and exercise alone. It is highly effective. However, people taking it must be monitored for potential side effects. These include muscle pain and liver damage.
How does Lipitor (atorvastatin) work?
Lipitor blocks a liver enzyme needed to make cholesterol. This can help reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood and prevent it from building up in the arteries. This cuts the risk of heart disease and stroke in patients with high cholesterol.
While Lipitor is not exactly a cure for high cholesterol, it helps manage it. So if you’ve been prescribed this drug, it’s working hard to keep your heart healthy.
Paitent Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Directions
How should I take Lipitor (atorvastatin)?
To make sure that you take Lipitor safely and effectively:
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Always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. This may mean taking Lipitor at a specific time of day, with or without food.
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Be consistent. Take Lipitor at around the same time each day. This will help control the effects on your body.
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Swallow the tablet with water.
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If you miss a dose, just take the next day’s tablet as usual. Don’t take more than one.
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Talk to your GP if you have concerns or questions about taking Lipitor.
Cautions
Lipitor side effects
Lipitor is often used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. However, like most medicines, it can have side effects. These vary from person to person. If you have any worrying symptoms while taking Lipitor, talk to your doctor.
Mild side effects include:
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Headaches
- Mild muscle pain
More severe side effects include:
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Liver damage
- Breakdown of muscle tissues
Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) is a rare but serious side effect of statins. If you have muscle weakness and pain or darkened urine, seek help straight away.
Other warnings to consider
Some foods and medicines may interact with Lipitor. This can make it less effective or cause dangerous side effects. Tell your doctor about any other prescriptions before taking Lipitor. In particular, let them know if you are taking:
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Oral contraceptives
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Clarithromycin
- Cyclosporine
Food and drinks that can interact with Lipitor include:
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Grapefruit juice
- Alcohol
There are fake versions of Lipitor on the market. These could be ineffective or dangerous. To make sure you are taking the correct one, look for the oval shape and the Lipitor marking. Always get your prescription from a well-respected pharmacist, such as Click Pharmacy.
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