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What are the recommended lipitor doses for liver disease?



Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the sources provided, there are no specific recommended doses of Lipitor for liver disease. However, the dosage of Lipitor may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease, depending on the severity of the condition.

According to the Drug Patent Watch [1], the recommended starting dose of Lipitor for most people is 10 mg once daily. The maximum dose is 80 mg once daily. However, the dosage may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease.

The National Center for Biotechnology Information [2] states that Lipitor is metabolized in the liver, and patients with liver disease may have impaired metabolism of the drug. The severity of the liver disease will determine whether or not Lipitor is safe to use. In general, patients with severe liver disease should not take Lipitor. Patients with mild to moderate liver disease may be able to take Lipitor, but the dosage may need to be adjusted based on liver function tests.

Medscape [3] also notes that the dosage of Lipitor may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease. The recommended starting dose for patients with liver disease is usually 10 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage may need to be adjusted based on liver function tests.

In conclusion, there are no specific recommended doses of Lipitor for liver disease. The dosage of Lipitor may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease, depending on the severity of the condition. Patients with severe liver disease should not take Lipitor, while patients with mild to moderate liver disease may be able to take Lipitor, but the dosage may need to be adjusted based on liver function tests.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548236/
[3] https://reference.medscape.com/drug/lipitor-atorvaliq-atorvastatin-342446



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