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What does Lipitor 10 mg look like?
This medicine is a white, elliptical, film-coated, tablet imprinted with “PD 158” and “80”. This medicine is a white, elliptical, film-coated, tablet imprinted with “PD 158” and “80”.
What does a generic Lipitor pill look like?
atorvastatin 80 mg tablet. This medicine is a white, oval, film-coated, tablet imprinted with “APO” and “ATV 80”.
What Colour are atorvastatin tablets?
White coloured, oval shaped, biconvex tablets with one side embossed “40” and other side plain.
What markings does atorvastatin have?
Each white, oval, film-coated tablet, embossed with “APO” on one side and “ATV20” on the other, contains atorvastatin 20 mg.
Is atorvastatin exactly the same as Lipitor?
Lipitor is a brand-name drug that contains the active drug atorvastatin, which is also available as a generic medication. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. It’s considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug.
What is a small white pill with a 10 on it?
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, film coated
| RxCUI | RxNorm NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 828348 | cyclobenzaprine HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet |
| 2 | 828348 | cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 10 MG Oral Tablet |
What happens if I stop taking Lipitor?
Stopping your statin has been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular events (like heart attack) and death in patients with coronary artery disease.
Is Lipitor a safe drug?
Yes, Lipitor is considered a safe drug for most people. It’s been used to treat certain conditions for more than 20 years and has been studied in adults and children. Lipitor may cause certain side effects, which could make some people think taking the drug is too risky.
Is it safe to take 10mg of Lipitor?
Take once daily. May be taken at any time of the day (morning or night); however, it is best to be consistent with the time you take Lipitor. The dosage of Lipitor needs to be individualized but initially should start at 10-20 mg/day and be guided by the results of cholesterol tests taken 2 to 4 weeks later.
How dangerous is Lipitor?
Cold-like symptoms
Is Lipitor bad for You?
What you eat contributes only about one-fifth of your total cholesterol The former, standing for low-density lipoprotein, is the bad cholesterol. It transports cholesterol throughout the body, which is useful, but excess amounts can build up, lining
What are common side effects of Lipitor?
– Cholesterol-busting drugs trigger side effects in just 9% of patients, study shows – Researchers examined data from 170 studies that included 4.1million people – Lead author said the findings show drug ‘can be used safely in most patients’