Lipiget 20 mg

Indication

Lipid regulating agent. Used together with diet to lower raised total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Ingredients

• Atorvastatin 20 mg (as atorvastatin calcium trihydrate)

Direction

As directed by the physician; usually taken once daily at any time of the day, with or without food. See package insert for full prescribing information.

Side effects

• Muscle aches or weakness
• Headache
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• constipation or indigestion
• Raised liver enzymes
• Rarely
• severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis)
• seek medical help for unexplained muscle pain
• tenderness or dark urine
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• use only as directed by a doctor
• Do not use in active liver disease
• pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines
• some combinations increase the risk of muscle side effects. Avoid large amounts of grapefruit juice
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs