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Can lipitor and aspirin interact with other medications?



Lipitor (atorvastatin) and aspirin are commonly prescribed medications that can interact with other drugs. Lipitor is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels, while aspirin is used as a pain reliever and to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

According to Drug Patent Watch [1], there are several drugs that may interact with Lipitor. These include antifungal medications, antibiotics, and other cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is important to talk to your doctor about all the medications you are taking before starting Lipitor to avoid any potential interactions.

Similarly, drugs.com [2] states that there is a moderate interaction between Lipitor and aspirin. This is because aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding, and when taken with Lipitor, it can increase the risk of bleeding even further. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking aspirin before starting Lipitor.

However, Health Central [3] suggests that taking aspirin and Lipitor at different times of the day can help to reduce the risk of interaction. For example, taking Lipitor in the evening and aspirin in the morning may help to minimize the risk of bleeding.

In conclusion, Lipitor and aspirin can interact with other medications, and it is important to talk to your doctor about all the medications you are taking before starting Lipitor. Taking aspirin and Lipitor at different times of the day may help to reduce the risk of interaction.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/aspirin-with-lipitor-243-0-276-128.html
[3] https://www.healthcentral.com/article/aspirin-lipitor-time



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