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What Are The Repercussions Of Missing Lipitor For One Week?

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Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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I used my last LIPITOR 20 MG TABLET and I can't get to my MD or pharmacy due to the snow storm. Is there any problem if don't use it for a week or two? Thank you

84 y/o female








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Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no issue really if you miss the pills for a week or so

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM

Lipitor is a lipid lowering drug. There is no issue really if you miss the pills for sometime. Please note that you can change your diet accordingly and use less fatty foods and use more vegetables.

I hope this helps, take care.
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What Are The Repercussions Of Missing Lipitor For One Week?

Brief Answer: There is no issue really if you miss the pills for a week or so Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to HCM Lipitor is a lipid lowering drug. There is no issue really if you miss the pills for sometime. Please note that you can change your diet accordingly and use less fatty foods and use more vegetables. I hope this helps, take care.