Lipitor Generic

Side Effects

Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell you doctor or pharmacist if any of the following occurs:

Most severe: 

Yellowing of the skin or eyes; allergic reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); muscle aches or weakness, especially with general body discomfort or fever.

Most common: 

nfection (fever, chills, sore throat); headache; flu syndrome; stomach pain; back pain; weakness; constipation; diarrhea; indigestion; gas; sinus inflammation; rash; muscle aches; chest pain; nausea; bronchitis; runny nose; sleeplessness; dizziness; arthritis; urinary tract infection; swelling of the hands and feet.

Additional Information

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider.

Carefully read the patient leaflet provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care provider.

Carefully follow the diet, exercise, and weight reduction programs given to you by your health care provider while you are taking this medicine.