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Is Lipitor Necessary To Take While On Vacation?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017
Question: I am on vacation and forgot my Lipitor at home. Do I need to get an emergency supply?

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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
not that important

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

this is not that important! Lipitor protects you against hyperlipidemia for as long as you take it. Stopping it for a while means you'll be unprotected for the days you're not taking it. Keep in mind that atherosclerosis is a slow process that goes on for years before serious complications occur, so don't worry too much about few days of vacation.

Kind regards!
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Is Lipitor Necessary To Take While On Vacation?

Brief Answer: not that important Detailed Answer: Hello, this is not that important! Lipitor protects you against hyperlipidemia for as long as you take it. Stopping it for a while means you'll be unprotected for the days you're not taking it. Keep in mind that atherosclerosis is a slow process that goes on for years before serious complications occur, so don't worry too much about few days of vacation. Kind regards!