Cholesterol levels
Cardiovascular risk
Other medical conditions
Other medications being taken
How well the medication is tolerated
Your healthcare provider may start with a lower dose and adjust it when appropriate.
Don’t change your dose or stop taking atorvastatin without discussing it with your healthcare provider.
How Long Do You Need to Take It?
For many people, statin treatment is long term.
That’s because atorvastatin controls cholesterol while you’re taking it; it doesn’t permanently eliminate the underlying tendency toward high cholesterol
or cardiovascular risk.
The NHS notes that people may need atorvastatin for a long time, sometimes for life. Stopping it can allow cholesterol levels to rise again.
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If you’re concerned about taking it long term, discuss those concerns with your doctor rather than discontinuing it yourself.
Common Side Effects of Atorvastatin
Like all medications, atorvastatin can cause side effects — although not everyone experiences them.
