Healthy Life Atorvastatin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Healthy Life Atorvastatin safe for pregnant women?
Healthy Life Atorvastatin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Healthy Life Atorvastatin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Healthy Life Atorvastatin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Healthy Life Atorvastatin on the Kidneys?
Healthy Life Atorvastatin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Healthy Life Atorvastatin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Healthy Life Atorvastatin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Healthy Life Atorvastatin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Healthy Life Atorvastatin on the Heart?
Healthy Life Atorvastatin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Healthy Life Atorvastatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Healthy Life Atorvastatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Healthy Life Atorvastatin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Healthy Life Atorvastatin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Healthy Life Atorvastatin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Healthy Life Atorvastatin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Healthy Life Atorvastatin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Healthy Life Atorvastatin
When consumed with certain foods, Healthy Life Atorvastatin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Healthy Life Atorvastatin
Taking Healthy Life Atorvastatin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Healthy Life Atorvastatin does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Healthy Life Atorvastatin might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Healthy Life Atorvastatin comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Use Healthy Life Atorvastatin as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Healthy Life Atorvastatin works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
Yes, Healthy Life Atorvastatin might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
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