Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood
Uses
In addition, it helps protect
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Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme, called HMG-CoA reductase, in the liver that
Atorvastatin is used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood
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Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") or lipid metabolism regulators
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Reducing your cholesterol may mean you do not need to be prescribed a statin medicine
Atorvastatin belongs to a group of medicines called statins
Interactions may increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis) or, in some cases, reduce the effectiveness of treatment
According to the FDA, those who take atorvastatin (Lipitor) should use precaution when consuming alcohol
Atorvastatin, the most prescribed statin, is currently used to treat conditions such as hypercholesterolaemia and dyslipidaemia
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The mean age of the 3745 participants at study entry was 58 years, and 22 percent were women
These medications have also been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke
Evidence supports the idea that statin therapy not only reduces cholesterol levels but also changes existing plaques to make them less dangerous
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4% mean reduction in CRP in the atorvastatin group compared to a 5
Atorvastatin oral tablet is a prescription medication used to improve cholesterol levels and decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke