Atorvastatin Calcium

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Available by prescription, atorvastatin is a drug used to treat high cholesterol and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how atorvastatin works and describes its uses, benefits, and potential side effects.

Atorvastatin uses include the treatment of high cholesterol and other conditions related to heart disease. This eMedTV article explains how atorvastatin is used to treat high triglycerides and to prevent heart disease.

Side effects of atorvastatin may include muscle pain, headache, diarrhea, and joint pain. This section of the eMedTV Web site identifies common and rare side effects of atorvastatin, and provides links to additional information.

For people with high cholesterol, atorvastatin dosing generally starts at 10 mg or 20 mg daily. This eMedTV article covers factors doctors consider when deciding on the proper dose of atorvastatin and discusses how and when to take the medication.

Potential drug interactions with atorvastatin may involve drugs such as fibrates. This eMedTV page lists some of the medications with which atorvastatin may interact, such as birth control pills and antifungal drugs.

Some precautions and warnings with atorvastatin involve not eating grapefruit while on the drug. This eMedTV article discusses other precautions and warnings to be aware of with atorvastatin, such as those concerning atorvastatin and pregnancy.