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29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect
17 major drug interactions (80 brand and generic names); 137 moderate drug interactions (358 brand and generic names); 3 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names); A total of 373 drugs are known to interact with
Atorvastatin is a statin, used as a cholesterol- and triglyceride- lowering drug
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The dosage range of atorvastatin calcium tablets is 10 to 80 mg once daily
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As of 2011, it is available in generic and brand versions
Generic atorvastatin became available for the first time in November 2011 after
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The following table is provided to help approximate the LDL lowering of various statin products
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Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains
Generic Equivalent - Lipitor (Atorvastatin) Prescription Required Strength Qty Lipitor has a number of approved generics that are considered 'Therapeutic Equivalents', as shown below: TE Code stands for 'Therapeutic Equivalent Code'