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Is there a recommended time to take lipitor with milk?



Lipitor is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the body. According to the NHS [2], it is recommended to take Lipitor at the same time each day, with or without food. However, the medication label from the FDA [3] does not mention any specific recommendations regarding taking Lipitor with milk. The label advises taking the medication with or without food, but warns against consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Lipitor. Additionally, the drug patent watch website [1] does not provide any information on the recommended time to take Lipitor with milk. Therefore, it is advisable to follow the guidance of the NHS and the FDA label when taking Lipitor, and to consult a healthcare provider if there are any concerns about taking the medication with milk or any other food or beverage.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/atorvastatin/how-and-when-to-take-atorvastatin/
[3] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020702s056lbl.pdf



Follow-up:   Does taking Lipitor with milk affect absorption? Can Lipitor be taken with other dairy products? Is it necessary to take Lipitor with food?





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