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I Am Away On Vacation Outside US And Forgot One
Question: I am away on vacation outside US and forgot one of my meds, atorvastatin. Not back until Thu. Is it ok to be off it until then?
Brief Answer:
Don’t worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that being off for a couple of days from atorvastatin would cause any significant effect, but do start it as soon as possible when you return back in your regular prescribed dose.
However if you have your prescription with you then it’s always better not to put any gap in your medication continuity.
Hope this will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Don’t worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that being off for a couple of days from atorvastatin would cause any significant effect, but do start it as soon as possible when you return back in your regular prescribed dose.
However if you have your prescription with you then it’s always better not to put any gap in your medication continuity.
Hope this will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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