Lipitor Dosage for Children
The recommended starting dosage of
Lipitor for children (ages 10 to 17) with
high cholesterol is
Lipitor 10 mg once a day. If your child does not reach his or her
cholesterol goal taking the initial Lipitor dosage, your healthcare provider may choose to increase the dose. The doctor may decrease the dosage if
Lipitor side effects occur. The maximum daily Lipitor dosage for children is
Lipitor 20 mg.
General Lipitor Dosage Information
Some considerations for people taking Lipitor include the following:
- You can take Lipitor at any time during the day; however, be sure to take it at the same time each day to maintain an even level of Lipitor in your system.
- You can take your Lipitor dosage with or without food.
- For Lipitor to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Lipitor will not work if you stop taking it.
Lipitor Dosage: Final Thoughts
If you are unsure about anything related to Lipitor or your Lipitor dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Lipitor without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
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