Atorvastatin (Cont.)

Dietary Instructions

People taking atorvastatin should not eat grapefruit, drink grapefruit juice, or take supplements containing grapefruit. Doing so can increase the levels of atorvastatin in the blood, which can increase the risk of developing muscle problems. If you are being treated with atorvastatin and want to continue eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice, talk to your doctor about other cholesterol lowering medications that you can take.
 
(Click Lipitor and Grapefruit for more information.)
 
While taking atorvastatin, you should continue to eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet as part of your cholesterol lowering treatment program.
 

Dosage Information

The dosage your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, such as:
 
  • Your age
  • The medical condition being treated
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider to do so.
 
(Click Atorvastatin Dosing for more information about dosing for atorvastatin.)
  

Drug Interactions With Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin potentially has a number of medicines with which it can interact.
 
(Click Drug Interactions With Atorvastatin for more information.)
  

Overdose

If you happen to overdose on atorvastatin, seek medical attention immediately.
  
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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