How many aspirin should I take with atorvastatin?
How many aspirin should I take with atorvastatin?
Then I would discuss with your MD on switching back to atorvastatin /lipitor and even increase the dose to 40mg daily. Lastly, while there is no data on aspirin use, you could consider taking a baby dose (81mg) of aspirin daily. I would recommend this (aspirin + high dose statin) if you were a patient of mine in clinic.
Are there any side effects to taking 40mg Lipitor?
40mg lipitor side effects Follow Posted 5 years ago,10 users are following. mark75690 Hi, I have recently been taking 40mg lipitor meds due to raised cholesterol. I have been on these for several months and recently have noticed that I an physically and mentally exhausted on a daily basis.
Do you really need to take the Lipitor?
Yes it can. If you have read the posts then you will know that I had exactly the same and more after taking Simvastatin. The lipitor is causing this and you need to take CQ10 to counteract the effect. The statins attack the CQ10 enzyme your body produces. Do you REALLY need to take the lipitor?
Is it safe to take aspirin and statins?
Low-dose aspirin and statins are both common, inexpensive drugs that help prevent the two root causes of most heart attacks — blood clots and cholesterol-laden plaque clogging the arteries of the heart. In recent years, a number of studies have helped experts refine their advice as to who should or should not take these medications.
40mg lipitor side effects Follow Posted 5 years ago,10 users are following. mark75690 Hi, I have recently been taking 40mg lipitor meds due to raised cholesterol. I have been on these for several months and recently have noticed that I an physically and mentally exhausted on a daily basis.
How often should I take atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia?
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipidemia. -Initial dose: 10 mg or 20 mg orally once a day; an initial dose of 40 mg may be used in patients who require a reduction in low density lipoprotein (LDL-C) of more than 45% -Maintenance dose: 10 mg to 80 mg orally once a day Comments: -Following initiation and/or upon titration,…
Is it safe to take aspirin and Lipitor at the same time?
Yes, it is safe to take aspirin at the same time as Lipitor. So, if taking medication in the morning works best for you, then Lipitor should bit in nicely. Best wishes. Martin Cane, M.D.
Then I would discuss with your MD on switching back to atorvastatin /lipitor and even increase the dose to 40mg daily. Lastly, while there is no data on aspirin use, you could consider taking a baby dose (81mg) of aspirin daily. I would recommend this (aspirin + high dose statin) if you were a patient of mine in clinic.