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What s the recommended tapering schedule for lipitor?



Lipitor is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the body. According to the sources provided, there is no specific recommended tapering schedule for Lipitor.

The first source, Drug Patent Watch [1], provides information about the drug itself, but does not mention anything about tapering schedules.

The second source, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology [2], discusses the pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin (the active ingredient in Lipitor) and its metabolites. The study does not provide any information about tapering schedules.

The third source, Reuters [3], discusses the Federal Reserve's plan to reduce its bond-buying program, known as tapering. This is unrelated to Lipitor and does not provide any information about tapering schedules for the medication.

It is important to note that any changes to a medication regimen, including tapering, should be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional. They can provide personalized recommendations based on individual circumstances and medical history.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23428346/
[3] https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/investors-look-ahead-rate-hikes-with-fed-tapering-plan-all-certain-2021-09-23/



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