Lipitor

Lipitor is for decreasing high cholesterol and triglycerides. It also raises high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. You should follow particular diet while taking this drug. It is also recommended for decreasing the risk of stroke, heart attack, chest pain due to angina, or blood vessel blockage. The drug might be useful in lowering the risk of hospitalization for congestive heart failure, or the need for medical procedures to open heart blood vessels. For other purposes the medicine can be used only if recommended by the doctor.

Lipitor is characterized as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, known as a "statin." Acting in the body it decreases the production of fatty substances, including cholesterol.

Lipitor is not allowed if you have had allergic reaction to the drug ingredient, if you pregnant or breast-feeding. Patients with liver disorders or abnormal liver function tests and those who use itraconazole, mibefradil, or an HIV protease inhibitor are not to take the medicine being described here.

If you fall into the group mentioned above you ought to check with your doctor.

If you need any additional facts about the drug, please refer to your doctor or a pharmacist.
The medication is not to be used by people for whom it wasn’t recommended by the doctor.
Inform your doctor if the symptoms persist or if they get worse.

The given information represents basic medical facts about the drug. If any questions about the use of the medicine arise you are strongly advised to contact the doctor or any other health care provider.