Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Question 1

Two rare but serious adverse effects of atorvastatin

Answer 1

liver damage
myalgia that can progress to rhabdomyolysis

Question 2

Regular _______________ will be necessary while taking atorvastatin

Answer 2

blood work

Question 3

Notify prescriber of five symptoms (other than GI) that may occur while taking atorvastatin

Answer 3

chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pain, weakness

Question 4

Do not take atorvastatin if _____________ or ______________

Answer 4

pregnant, breastfeeding

Question 5

Do not take atorvastatin with large amounts of ___________________

Answer 5

grapefruit juice

Question 6

Notify prescriber of four GI symptoms that may occur while taking atorvastatin

Answer 6

diarrhea
abdominal/epigastric pain
nausea
vomiting

Question 7

Four lifestyle risk factors to modify while taking atorvastatin

Answer 7

high-fat diet (low-fat diet)
smoking (decreased/no smoking)
alcohol (avoid)
sedentary lifestyle (physical activity)

Question 8

Take atorvastatin at this time of day

Answer 8

night (time in which body makes cholesterol)

Question 9

For positive results to occur, _____________ is necessary when taking atorvastatin

Answer 9

compliance