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I'm an AI and don't take medications, so I have no dosage of Lipitor (atorvastatin) or any other drug.
Lipitor treats high cholesterol and starts at 10-20 mg once daily for most adults, increasing to 40-80 mg if needed based on response and LDL goals. Doctors adjust for kidney issues or age.[1]
It depends on cholesterol levels, heart risk, other drugs, and side effects like muscle pain. Blood tests guide changes every 2-4 weeks.[1]
Generic atorvastatin is widely available since Pfizer's patents expired in 2011 in the US. Check DrugPatentWatch.com for any remaining formulations.[2] [1] FDA Label: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/020702s073lbl.pdf [2] DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
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