Lipitor- Level 3

What is it?
 Lipitor- to Decrease Fats in the Blood (Cholesterol, LDL/Low
Density Lipoproteins), Increase HDH/High Density Lipoproteins),
and Lowers Triglyceride Levels
o LDL- BAD Cholesterol
o HDL- GOOD Cholesterol
 Used- to Prevent CVD/Cardiovascular Disease with Multiple Risk
Factors as Hypertension, Smoking, High LDL, Low HDL, Family
History of Cardiovascular Disease; to reduce the Risk of
MI/Myocardial Infarction
 Taken as- a Pill, by Mouth
o Available- 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg.
Side Effects:
 Symptoms- Headache, Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Nausea,
Heartburn, Liver Failure, Renal Failure
What can I do?
 See your Physician or Health Care Provider- as needed
 See your Pharmacist- for help
 AVOID- if Pregnant, Lactation, Liver Disease
 See FoodFitnessFirst RD- on line for help, Low Cholesterol Diet,
Exercise, Maintain a Healthy Weight; NO-Grapefruit Juice
 Discontinue- if AST, ALT levels are more than 3 times Normal