About atorvasta tin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Used for
- Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides
- Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
Usual adult dose
Usually 10–80 mg once daily, adjusted to treatment goals.
Usual dose in children
For familial high cholesterol, usually 10–20 mg once daily from age 10; specialist-guided.
Common side effects
- Muscle aches
- Diarrhea or nausea
- Headache
- Raised liver enzymes
Important warnings
- Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine promptly.
- Liver problems may require monitoring; avoid with active liver disease.
- Avoid large quantities of grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
- Not for use during pregnancy; discuss treatment if pregnancy occurs.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; stop and seek medical advice if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Avoid while breastfeeding because the medicine may pass into breast milk.
Interactions
- Some antibiotics and antifungals can increase side effects.
- Cyclosporine and certain HIV or hepatitis medicines can raise atorvastatin levels.
- Gemfibrozil and other fibrates increase muscle-damage risk.
- Warfarin may require closer monitoring when atorvastatin is started or changed.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.