Atorvastatin 160 Mg

Atorvastatin 160 mg is a statin medication used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides, reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks. It works by blocking an enzyme in the liver responsible for cholesterol production, thereby lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) levels.

Key Benefits

• Reduces LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides.
• Increases HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
• Forestalls coronary failures, strokes, and other cardiovascular infections.
• Slows down the buildup of plaque in blood vessels (atherosclerosis).

How to Use

• Take one tablet everyday as recommended by your primary care physician.
• Can be taken regardless of food, ideally simultaneously every day.
• Avoid grapefruit juice, as it may affect drug absorption.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.

Precautions

• Avoid alcohol and high-fat foods, as they can reduce effectiveness.
• Use with alert in the event that you have liver or kidney illness.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• May interact with other medications; inform your doctor about any other drugs you are taking.

Possible Side Effects

• Common: Muscle pain, weakness, nausea, headache, digestive issues.
• Serious but rare: Liver problems, severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), or allergic reactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How long does Atorvastatin take to work?
It starts lowering cholesterol within 1-2 weeks, but full benefits may take up to 4-6 weeks.

2.Could I at any point quit taking Atorvastatin assuming my cholesterol is ordinary?
No, stopping the medication can cause cholesterol levels to rise again. Consult your doctor before discontinuing.

3.Does Atorvastatin cause weight gain?
Weight gain is not a common side effect. Assuming that you experience uncommon weight changes, counsel your primary care physician.

4.Can I take Atorvastatin at night?
Yes, it can be taken at any time of day but taking it in the evening may be more effective for cholesterol control.