Lipitor (Atorvastatin Calcium)
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Video Description:A pharmacist explains how Lipitor works, why doctors prescribe this cholesterol medication, and common side effects of the drug.
Transcript:Atorvastatin calcium is a prescription medication which is available only under the brand name Lipitor. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called statins. Here’s how Lipitor works: Cholesterol is a fat-like substance, which is both made in the body and ingested via food. While some cholesterol is necessary to fulfill basic bodily functions, too much can lead to heart disease. Lipitor fights high cholesterol levels by blocking the action of an enzyme used to produce cholesterol. With less of the substance being made, the liver instead uses cholesterol that is already in the blood, thereby lowering levels. Although Lipitor is used to treat high cholesterol, it is also approved to lower the likelihood of strokes or heart attacks in high-risk patients. Lipitor is available in ten, twenty, forty, or eighty milligram tablets. Lipitor should be taken once a day with water. For best results, this medication should be combined with a low-cholesterol diet and a healthy exercise plan. The most commonly reported side effects of atorvastatin include headaches, muscle pain, and bowel difficulties, but please ask your doctor for a complete list. Also, tell your doctor IMMEDIATELY if you experience signs of liver problems, such as dark colored urine or yellowing of the skin, very severe muscle pain, or any other significant changes. Lipitor should never be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or by people who drink more than two alcoholic beverages a day. Ask your doctor for a full list of medications and conditions that should not be combined with atorvastatin. Lipitor is one of the most commonly prescribed medications today and it can help lower cholesterol levels. However, this medication must always be used under the direct care of a physician. Please ask for and review all of the patient information provided by your doctor before taking Lipitor.
Category:Prescription Drugs/Heart Medications
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