Lipitor is used in general with the diet changes for the reduction of the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. Being available in the forms of lipitor pills and lipitor tablets, they do help in lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats resulting in the possible prevention of heart disease, angina, strokes and also heart attacks. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. But if you ever miss it, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the next dose, skip the missed one and go according to the dose discipline.

Never indulge in taking a double dose, unless you are directed by the doctor. Now, even if you feel better, continue to take lipitor and have a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. Again, be honest with the doctor and inform him whether you have liver disease. Besides also inform him, if you do suffer with a chronic muscular disease, require major surgery, or blood disorder. In that case, either you will have to take a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Moreover if you are pregnant or can become pregnant during this time, it is highly risky for you to have it. Never take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

  At the same time be aware of the lipitor side effects. Although side effects from L-lipitor are not common, they can occur. You may suffer from, gas, stomach pain or cramps, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, headache, blurred vision, dizziness, rash or itching, upset or stomach. Again, if you suffer from muscle pain, tenderness, -muscle cramps or weakness with or without a fever contact the doctor immediately. Alcohol and Lipitor can both be damaging to the liver, so alcohol should be used only in moderation. Besides never touch grapefruit and grapefruit juice to avoid dangerous effects.