How to Take Atorvastatin
Swallow a film-coated tablet whole with a sip of water.. Ask for chewable tablets if you can't swallow pills.. Take atorvastatin at the same time every day.
Steps
Swallow a film-coated tablet whole with a sip of water.
Swallow a film-coated tablet whole with a sip of water.
Ask for chewable tablets if you can't swallow pills.
Ask for chewable tablets if you can't swallow pills.
Take atorvastatin at the same time every day.
Take atorvastatin at the same time every day.
Don't take a double dose if you forgot to take your pill.
Don't take a double dose if you forgot to take your pill.
Work with your doctor to find the best dosage.
Work with your doctor to find the best dosage.
Discuss any history of medical issues with your doctor.
Discuss any history of medical issues with your doctor.
Tell your doctor about any medications, herbs, or supplements you take.
Tell your doctor about any medications, herbs, or supplements you take.
Limit the amounts of alcohol and grapefruit juice you consume.
Limit the amounts of alcohol and grapefruit juice you consume.
Consult your doctor if you experience common side effects.
Consult your doctor if you experience common side effects.
Call emergency services if you experience severe side effects.
Call emergency services if you experience severe side effects.
Seek medical attention if you overdose.
Seek medical attention if you overdose.
Don't take atorvastatin if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Don't take atorvastatin if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Eat a low-cholesterol diet.
Eat a low-cholesterol diet.
Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily.
Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily.
Quit smoking
Quit smoking
Limit your alcohol consumption.
Limit your alcohol consumption.
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