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Can i eat immediately after taking lipitor?



Atorvastatin, marketed under the brand name Lipitor, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. The sources provide information on how and when to take atorvastatin, but none of them explicitly answer whether or not it is safe to eat immediately after taking the medication.

According to the National Health Service (NHS) [2], atorvastatin should be taken once a day, at the same time each day, with or without food. However, the medication should not be taken with grapefruit juice as it can increase the risk of side effects.

Drugs.com [3] states that atorvastatin can be taken with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. The source also notes that taking atorvastatin with food can increase its absorption and effectiveness.

While the sources do not provide a direct answer to the question of whether or not it is safe to eat immediately after taking atorvastatin, it is clear that the medication can be taken with or without food. Therefore, it is likely safe to eat immediately after taking atorvastatin. However, it is important to follow the instructions provided by a healthcare professional or the medication label to ensure the safe and effective use of atorvastatin.

Sources:
[2] https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/atorvastatin/how-and-when-to-take-atorvastatin/
[3] https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/eat-food-taking-atorvastatin-3565628/



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