Lipitor

What is it?

• Lipitor- to Decrease Fats in the Blood (Cholesterol, LDL/Low Density Lipoproteins), Increase HDH/High Density Lipoproteins), and Lowers Triglyceride Levels
• LDL- BAD Cholesterol
• 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
• 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