Most people with high
cholesterol start with Lipitor 10 mg or Lipitor 20 mg once a day to begin with. If your cholesterol goal is not reached after several weeks, your healthcare provider may increase your dosage as needed. The average daily dose for most adults is Lipitor 20 mg to Lipitor 40 mg.
The recommended starting dose for children is 10 mg daily. If needed, your child's healthcare provider may increase your child's dosage up to a maximum of 20 mg once per day.
(Click Lipitor Dosage for more information about Lipitor 20 mg, including more detailed dosing guidelines and tips on when and how to safely take this medication.)
