Lipitor.

Lipitor (atorvastatin) is an efficient medicine used for reducing the risk of developing heart attack or stroke. It can also be prescribed to decrease the amount of cholesterol in the blood. This medicine is supposed to be taken once daily with some food or without. You will need to make sure you follow all the directions of your health care provider. If you miss the dose and have to take other ne – just skip the dose missed. Make sure you always follow other recommendations of your health care provider – especially those concerning the lifestyle choices. You will need to eat healthily to make sure Lipitor is efficient and you are benefitting from taking it. Make sure you tell your health care provider if you develop any serious side effects, such as hives, extreme tiredness, itching, difficulty breathing or swallowing, flu-like symptoms, jaundice, fever, nausea, rash, muscle pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, chest pain, loss of appetite, and other ones. Less serious side effects are a lot more likely and can include diarrhea, gas, headache, joint pain, or constipation. The mild side effects mentioned do not need to be reported to your doctor as they will go away on their own.