Important information
You should not take atorvastatin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if
you have liver disease.
Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if you
become pregnant.
Serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines are used
together with atorvastatin. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all
medicines you use now, and any medicine you start or stop using.
In rare cases, atorvastatin can cause a condition that results in the
breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your
doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or
weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark
colored urine.
Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Atorvastatin will not be
as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterollowering diet plan.
liver disease; or
To make sure atorvastatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a thyroid disorder; or
uncontrolled seizures;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low potassium levels in your
blood);
liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss
of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin
or eyes); or
diarrhea; or
upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to
FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
cholesterol-lowering medication;
heart medication; or
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with atorvastatin,
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal
products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.