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Which medications did you take with lipitor?



As an AI language model, I cannot provide personal information about medications that I have taken with Lipitor. However, I can provide general information about the medications that can interact with Lipitor based on the provided sources.

Lipitor's generic name is Atorvastatin, and it is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. According to the sources, Lipitor can interact with several medications, including:

1. Antibiotics: Some antibiotics, such as erythromycin and clarithromycin, can increase the concentration of Lipitor in the blood, leading to an increased risk of side effects.

2. Antifungal medications: Antifungal medications, such as itraconazole and ketoconazole, can also increase the concentration of Lipitor in the blood, leading to an increased risk of side effects.

3. Blood thinners: Lipitor can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with blood thinners, such as warfarin.

4. Other cholesterol-lowering medications: Taking Lipitor with other cholesterol-lowering medications, such as gemfibrozil, can increase the risk of side effects.

5. HIV medications: Some HIV medications, such as ritonavir and saquinavir, can increase the concentration of Lipitor in the blood, leading to an increased risk of side effects.

It is essential to inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal supplements, to avoid any potential interactions with Lipitor. Your doctor may adjust the dosage or prescribe an alternative medication to avoid any adverse effects.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.goodrx.com/atorvastatin/interactions
[3] https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3330/lipitor-oral/details



Follow-up:   Any side effects from Lipitor combination? Did Lipitor interact with other meds? How long did you take Lipitor with other meds?





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