Archive for March, 2010

• Lipitor

  Date: 2010.03.15 | Category: general, health, medicine | Response: 0

  Lipitor is a prescription drug. It is used in patients with multiple risk factors for heart disease such as family history, high blood pressure, age, low HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) or smoking to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and certain kinds of heart surgeries. When diet and exercise alone are not enough, Lipitor is used along with a low-fat diet and exercise to lower cholesterol.

  Lipitor is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant. If you take Lipitor, tell your doctor if you feel any new musde pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you take.This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose. The most common side effects are gas, constipation, stomach pain arid heartburn. They tend to be mild and often go away.

  Lipitor is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider.