Is Lipitor Intake Safe For Reducing Cholesterol?

Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014

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Question : Is Ranbaxy's Lipitor safe to use to reduce cholesterol without side effects.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Safe - Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic It is really safe to use Millions have used and are using The drug is atorvastatin Statins do have some side effects… But all drugs – for that matter – anything has side effects… But the benefits far outweigh the risks. They not only reduce cholesterol but also have effects beyond cholesterol – like anti-oxidant and plaque stabilisation You need life style changes like diet and exercise / stopping tobacco and alcohol. The drug should supplement not supplant the life style changes. Consult your doctor / get yourself examined / get appropriate prescription Take care Wishing all well God bless

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar