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What is the recommended lipitor dosage post exercise?



After examining the provided sources, there is no specific recommended Lipitor dosage post-exercise. Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to treat high cholesterol levels in the blood. According to the drug label provided by the FDA [2], the recommended starting dose of Lipitor is 10 or 20 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 80 mg once daily. However, the appropriate dosage of Lipitor for an individual depends on various factors such as age, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.

There is no evidence to suggest that Lipitor dosage should be adjusted post-exercise. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology [3] suggests that Lipitor can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food, and that the timing of the dose does not significantly affect its effectiveness.

It is important to note that Lipitor should only be taken as prescribed by a healthcare professional. Patients should not adjust their dosage or stop taking Lipitor without consulting their doctor first. Additionally, patients should inform their doctor if they experience any side effects while taking Lipitor.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020702s056lbl.pdf
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3226851/



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