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Prescription onlyStatin
Atorvastatin
Brand names
AtorvaLipitorStorvas
Uses
Lowering high cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk.
How it works
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol production in the liver.
Common side effects
- Muscle ache
- Headache
- Digestive upset
Serious side effects
- Rhabdomyolysis (rare)
- Liver injury
Who should not take it
Active liver disease; pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Drug interactions
Avoid grapefruit; caution with certain antibiotics/antifungals.
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Pregnancy category
X — Contraindicated in pregnancy
Sources: WHO · ACC/AHA guidelines