Lipitor is a prescription medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It contains the active ingredient atorvastatin calcium, which works by blocking an enzyme that produces cholesterol in the liver. The dosage of Lipitor depends on various factors such as the patient's age, medical history, and current health status.
According to Drug Patent Watch [1], the recommended starting dose of Lipitor is 10 or 20 mg once daily, with or without food. The maximum recommended dose is 80 mg once daily. The dosage may be adjusted based on the patient's response to treatment and any adverse effects experienced. The website also notes that the dosage of Lipitor may need to be reduced in patients with liver or kidney disease.
Drugs.com [2] also recommends a starting dose of 10 or 20 mg once daily, with or without food. The website notes that the dosage may be increased after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment, based on the patient's response to therapy. The maximum recommended dose is 80 mg once daily. The website advises that the dosage of Lipitor should be adjusted in patients with liver or kidney disease, and in elderly patients.
Healthline [3] provides similar information, stating that the starting dose of Lipitor is usually 10 or 20 mg once daily, with or without food. The website notes that the dosage may be increased after 2 to 4 weeks, based on the patient's response to treatment. The maximum recommended dose is 80 mg once daily. Healthline also advises that the dosage of Lipitor may need to be reduced in patients with liver or kidney disease.
In conclusion, the recommended starting dose of Lipitor is 10 or 20 mg once daily, with or without food, and the maximum recommended dose is 80 mg once daily. However, the dosage may be adjusted based on the patient's response to treatment and any adverse effects experienced. Patients with liver or kidney disease may require a lower dosage. It is important to follow the dosage instructions provided by a healthcare professional and to report any side effects experienced while taking Lipitor.
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.drugs.com/dosage/lipitor.html
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/lipitor-dosage