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Who should not use atorvastatin? Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not take atorvastatin. Atorvastatin Atorvaliq Lipitor Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in the specific atorvastatin products they stock. Liver Problems. Atorvastatin should not be taken if your liver is not working as well as it should be. If there is a concern about the health of your liver, your healthcare provider may do tests to determine if it is working well enough to take this medicine. What should I know about atorvastatin before using it?Do not take atorvastatin unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Take it as prescribed. Do not share atorvastatin with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Keep atorvastatin out of the reach of children. People aged 65 years and older can be at a greater risk for some side effects of atorvastatin, including muscle pain, weakness, and injury. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risks if you are in this age group. Take atorvastatin oral suspension on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Use an accurate measuring device to measure your dose of atorvastatin oral suspension. A household spoon is not an accurate measuring device and may cause you to take the wrong dose. Ask your pharmacist to recommend an appropriate measuring device. What should I tell my healthcare provider before using atorvastatin?Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if atorvastatin is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following. Muscle weakness or pain that cannot be explained Kidney problems Liver problems Diabetes History of stroke Thyroid problems Other Medicines and Supplements. Atorvastatin may interact with other medicines and supplements. Before taking atorvastatin, tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section for more details. Pregnancy. Atorvastatin may cause harm to an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking atorvastatin right away and contact your healthcare provider. Breastfeeding. Do not take atorvastatin while you are breastfeeding. It is not known if atorvastatin passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. (责任编辑：) |