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Is Atorvastatin Calcium The Right Medicine For Cholesterol?
hello today i went to see my doctor she changed my cholestor meds she wanted me to take atorvastatin(lipitor)20 mg tab, when i went to pick it up from walgreens i was given atorvastatin calcium tablets 20 mg , my question is is it the same as my doctor wants me to take?
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Brief answer:
Lipitor and Atorvastatin calcium is the same medicine.
Detailed answer:
Hello. Thank you for using healthcare magic to help you deal with your concern.
Yes, Lipitor and Atorvastatin calcium is just the same medication.
Lipitor is the trade name for Atorvastatin calcium. It is part of a medications class so called Statins which are used to treat high levels of cholesterol in blood.
So you may use Atorvastatin calcium, taking in consideration not to use at the same time, alcohol, or medications which may harm liver such as paracetamol, augmentin (antibiotic), nitrofurantoin (antibiotic), etc.
You should have a check of SGOT, SGPT, GGT, FA (liver enzymes) after 3 months, which can be elevated from Statin usage.
It is important to check the CPK levels in blood, which may be rised up from statin usage too. If it is within normal ranges , than you should check the CPK level only in case of myalgia (muscle pain).
Hope this was helpful to you .
Please feel free to contact me , if you need any other clarifications.
Kind regards,
Dr. Juarda
Lipitor and Atorvastatin calcium is the same medicine.
Detailed answer:
Hello. Thank you for using healthcare magic to help you deal with your concern.
Yes, Lipitor and Atorvastatin calcium is just the same medication.
Lipitor is the trade name for Atorvastatin calcium. It is part of a medications class so called Statins which are used to treat high levels of cholesterol in blood.
So you may use Atorvastatin calcium, taking in consideration not to use at the same time, alcohol, or medications which may harm liver such as paracetamol, augmentin (antibiotic), nitrofurantoin (antibiotic), etc.
You should have a check of SGOT, SGPT, GGT, FA (liver enzymes) after 3 months, which can be elevated from Statin usage.
It is important to check the CPK levels in blood, which may be rised up from statin usage too. If it is within normal ranges , than you should check the CPK level only in case of myalgia (muscle pain).
Hope this was helpful to you .
Please feel free to contact me , if you need any other clarifications.
Kind regards,
Dr. Juarda
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