Tablets
ATORVASTATIN (a-TORE-va-sta-tin) is the chemical name for Lipitor.

Lipitor Common Uses
Lipitor is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood; this medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a "statin"). It can also be used in other circumstances for treatment like to reduce your risk of heart attack, blood vessel blockage, or chest pain, as if determined by your doctor.

Before Using Lipitor

There are chances that any other medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine therefore all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are also taking any other medicine which contains atorvastatin then do not take Lipitor. If you are also taking azole antifungals such as itraconazole or ketoconazole, or HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir or ritonavir then do not take this medicine. Before starting this medicine inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are taking currently. If you are taking gemfibrozil, then do not take Lipitor. if you are taking Fibrates (such as clofibrate or fenofibrate), amiodarone, cyclosporine, certain macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or troleandomycin), digoxin, diltiazem, fluconazole, high doses of niacin (1 gram or more per day), nefazodone, spironolactone, cimetidine, imatinib, bosentan, St. John's wort, verapamil, voriconazole, dalfopristin, or quinupristin than additional observation should be required of your dose. If you have any other medical conditions including heart disease, muscle problems, alcohol use, allergies (especially to other "statin" or cholesterol-lowering medicines), pregnancy, or breast-feeding than immediately inform your doctor. At the time when you are taking Lipitor, if certain medical conditions including low blood pressure; severe infection; uncontrolled seizures; or serious metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte problem occurs then it may increase your risk for side effects that can result in kidney problems. If you develop any of these conditions, consult with your doctor as soon as possible. If you have a history of liver disease or abnormal liver function test results, it is suggested you to not to take Lipitor. If you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.