Lipitor 10mg. 20mg. 40mg. 80mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 22 August 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose: 10 mg once daily; max: 80 mg once daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 weeks, Duration: up to 30 hours.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- Ciclosporin
- Protease inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin
- Active liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Report muscle pain
- Monitor liver function tests
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy
- Liver function abnormalities
- Haemorrhagic stroke risk
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