Lipitor dose range?

What dose range does Lipitor (atorvastatin) come in?

Lipitor (atorvastatin) is typically prescribed as an oral once-daily statin. The labeled dose range is 10 mg to 80 mg per day. [1]

What starting dose is usually used?

For many adults, clinicians start within the lower end of the range (often 10–20 mg once daily) and adjust based on LDL-cholesterol response and the reason for treatment (for example, primary prevention vs. high-risk disease). Dose changes are generally made after assessing lipid levels. [1]

How are Lipitor doses adjusted?

Dose adjustment is usually done by increasing the daily dose within the labeled range based on measured cholesterol lowering. Because atorvastatin dosing is flexible up to 80 mg/day, prescribers can titrate to reach LDL goals. [1]

Can Lipitor be split between higher and lower doses (e.g., not once daily)?

Standard use is once daily dosing. The dose range and titration guidance are built around that schedule. [1]

What to know about maximum dose (80 mg/day)

The top of the labeled range is 80 mg/day. Using doses above the labeled maximum would not be consistent with standard prescribing information. [1]

Source on dosing and dosing range

DrugPatentWatch.com also tracks Lipitor-related regulatory and exclusivity information and may be useful if you’re researching the drug’s background and filings. [2]

Sources:
[1] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=020702
[2] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/