Lipitor Precautions and Warnings

For people taking Lipitor, precautions and warnings to be aware of include those concerning potential drug interactions, such as those involving Lopid and niacin. Other precautions and warnings for Lipitor users include not drinking heavily while taking the medication and avoiding grapefruit and grapefruit juice while on the drug. When women take Lipitor, precautions and warnings concerning the drug include not taking the medication while pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

Lipitor Precautions and Warnings: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Before taking
 Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium), let your healthcare provider know if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • Planning to undergo a procedure or surgery
  • Drinking alcohol frequently.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines that you may already be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, antacids, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
Finally, make sure to contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness (especially if you feel ill or have a fever).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;