Lipitor
Lipitor on PockDose is generic atorvastatin in 10mg, 20mg and 40mg tablets, a statin taken daily to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10mg | 10 tablets | $11.00 | $1.10 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | $23.70 | $0.79 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | $42.60 | $0.71 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | $62.10 | $0.69 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | $70.80 | $0.59 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | $93.60 | $0.52 |
| 10mg | 360 tablets | $154.80 | $0.43 |
| 20mg | 10 tablets | $11.00 | $1.10 |
| 20mg | 30 tablets | $28.20 | $0.94 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | $50.40 | $0.84 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | $65.70 | $0.73 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | $79.20 | $0.66 |
| 20mg | 180 tablets | $106.20 | $0.59 |
| 40mg | 30 tablets | $44.10 | $1.47 |
| 40mg | 60 tablets | $81.00 | $1.35 |
| 40mg | 90 tablets | $107.10 | $1.19 |
| 40mg | 120 tablets | $127.20 | $1.06 |
| 40mg | 180 tablets | $169.20 | $0.94 |
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Atorvastatin
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10/20/40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- High cholesterol · Heart disease prevention
- Therapeutic Class
- Statin
- Pharmacological Class
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- Minor Side Effects
- Joint pain, Diarrhoea
- Moderate Side Effects
- Insomnia, Cold symptoms
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- Few weeks for full effect
- Duration
- Cumulative
- Storage Instructions
- Store away from heat and moisture.
- Drug Interactions
- Grapefruit juice, Cyclosporine, Certain antibiotics
- Age Restrictions
- Adult use typically
What you will receive
Lipitor is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Lipitor.
- The same active ingredient (Atorvastatin) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Lipitor strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Lipitor comes as tablets in 10mg, 20mg and 40mg, in packs from 10 up to 360. This is generic atorvastatin, not the original Lipitor. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How is a large Lipitor order delivered?
Very large Lipitor orders over 120 units may be split into several parcels. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking. Every parcel ships in plain, unbranded packaging, and a parcel that goes missing or arrives damaged is sent again free.
What is another name for atorvastatin?
Lipitor, Sortis, Torvast and Tahor are brand names of atorvastatin, which is also sold as Atocor, Atorlip, Atorva and Tonact. Here, atorvastatin can be bought online as generic Lipitor, and also as atorvastatin tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
Is Lipitor the same as atorvastatin?
Yes. Atorvastatin is the active ingredient, and Lipitor is simply a brand name for it. On PockDose the Lipitor listing is generic atorvastatin in 10mg, 20mg and 40mg, while the plain Atorvastatin listing also has an 80mg tablet.
Can I drink alcohol with Lipitor?
An occasional drink is not known to cause trouble. Regular heavy drinking is different: alcohol puts extra strain on the liver, which atorvastatin also passes through, and it raises the chance of muscle and liver side effects.
Should I take Lipitor in the morning or at night?
Either works. Atorvastatin stays in the body long enough that the clock time matters less than the habit, so pick a time you will remember, such as with breakfast or before bed, and stick to it daily.
Does grapefruit really matter with Lipitor?
Large amounts do. Grapefruit juice slows the breakdown of atorvastatin, so more of the dose stays in the blood and muscle side effects become more likely. A little now and then is far less of a concern than a daily glass.
About Lipitor
Lipitor tablets: what you are ordering
On PockDose, Lipitor is generic atorvastatin, sold as tablets of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg. Atorvastatin is a statin, the class of medicine used to bring down LDL cholesterol (the "bad" kind that builds up in artery walls) and to cut the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who are already at risk. Choose a strength and pack size on this page and order for delivery to Hong Kong.
Most of the cholesterol in your blood is made by the liver, which relies on one particular enzyme to do it. Lipitor switches that enzyme down, so the liver produces less and clears more LDL from the blood to compensate.
How Lipitor is taken
It is a tablet swallowed once a day, with or without food. Any time of day will do, so long as it is the same time every day. High cholesterol rarely gives symptoms, so most people carry on even when they feel perfectly well; the progress shows up on a blood test a few weeks after starting. If a tablet is missed, skip it and take the next one on schedule. Never double up. Keep the pack at ordinary room temperature, away from heat.
Side effects and interactions
Heartburn, gas, diarrhoea, joint aches and sore muscles are the usual complaints, and some people notice forgetfulness. Muscle pain that is severe or unexplained, especially with weakness, fever or dark urine, or yellow skin or eyes, needs urgent treatment, because those can be signs of muscle breakdown or a liver problem.
Large amounts of grapefruit juice push atorvastatin levels up. So do certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin, some antifungals and ciclosporin. Drinking heavily adds to the risk of muscle and liver trouble. Lipitor is not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with active liver disease.
Lipitor or plain Atorvastatin?
Both listings carry the same ingredient, so the choice is about strength. Atorvastatin goes one step higher, with an 80mg tablet, while Lipitor stops at 40mg. The full picture, including how atorvastatin compares with other statins, is on the atorvastatin ingredient page.
Sources
- Atorvastatin: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Cardiovascular disease - NHS — NHS