| Lipitor is the generic name of a prescription drug used | | | | He or she will want to be aware of and monitor any |
| for treating high cholesterol. Atrovastatin is the brand | | | | side effects that occur. |
| name most commonly associated with Lipitor. It has | | | | Some of the more potentially serious side effects that |
| been proven to be a very effect part of treatment for | | | | can occur while taking include swollen lips, breathing |
| many people. The drugs helps to lower cholesterol by | | | | problems, swelling of the face, swelling of the tongue |
| slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. A | | | | and hives. Extreme blurring of vision or rust colored |
| person taking Lipitor is lowering their risk of subsequent | | | | urine that may have decreased in frequency should be |
| hardening of arteries, heart attacks, strokes and heart | | | | a cause for concern. If the occurrence of muscle |
| disease. There are a variety of side effects that can | | | | weakness, tenderness or pain is present with a |
| occur when taking Lipitor. While most are mild and only | | | | combination of flu symptoms, fever, fatigue, stomach |
| a few are more serious, it is important that you fully | | | | pain, dark urine or light colored feces, they could |
| educate yourself on all possible side effects of Lipitor. | | | | indicate serious problems with the muscles or liver. |
| It is very important that you keep in close contact with | | | | While there may be the possibility for many different |
| your physician if you begin to notice any unusual or | | | | side effects, Lipitor has been proven to dramatically |
| severe side effects while taking the cholesterol | | | | decrease the level of total cholesterol in the body |
| lowering drug Lipitor. There have been some rare but | | | | anywhere from 29 - 45%. Studies show that Lipitor |
| serious cases of liver and muscle problems in a few | | | | has been proven to reduce the risk of heart attacks |
| people taking Lipitor. Unusual weakness, tenderness or | | | | by 36 percent. |
| pain in the muscles occur with the liver and muscle | | | | When combined with proper diet and exercise, you |
| problems. If any of these side effects occur when | | | | can work to lower the level of bad cholesterol and |
| taking Lipitor, it is imperative that you contact your | | | | increase good cholesterol levels. Generally, Lipitor is a |
| physician immediately. | | | | once a day pill that is taken at any point during the day, |
| Some common side effects that can occur when | | | | with or without eating foods while taking it. |
| taking Lipitor to reduce your cholesterol include | | | | Disclaimer: The information presented here should not |
| flatulence (gas), upset stomach, nausea, rash or | | | | be interpreted as medical advice. Please talk to a |
| headaches. If you begin to experience any of the | | | | qualified professional before taking Lipitor or any other |
| above symptoms you can continue to take Lipitor, | | | | drug. |
| however, you should consult your physician right away. | | | | |