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30 Ιουν 2022 · Some cholesterol medications like Lipitor and Crestor are safe to split. Others, like those that are extended-release or come in capsules, cannot be split. You should always ask your provider or pharmacist before cutting your pills in half. You can also ask your pharmacist to cut the pills for you.
24 Μαρ 2023 · Yes, Lipitor (atorvastatin) can safely be cut or split in half. Doing so does not negatively affect how the medication works. However, cutting or splitting Lipitor tablets should only be done if it is recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
15 Οκτ 2024 · How to Split. If you’re taking a medication such as a statin to treat high cholesterol, you might be tempted to split the pills in half for various reasons—or maybe you’re already doing this with...
17 Νοε 2017 · Can You Cut Lipitor (Atorvastatin) In Half? In our latest question and answer, our pharmacist discusses how the effectiveness of Lipitor (atorvastatin) is altered when the tablet, and therefore the dose, is cut in half.
16 Μαΐ 2024 · Can atorvastatin oral tablets be chewed, crushed, or cut in half? No, you should not cut, crush, or chew atorvastatin tablets. Instead, take them exactly as your doctor prescribes.
3 Ιαν 2024 · 1. How it works. Atorvastatin may be used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme, called HMG-CoA reductase, in the liver that makes different types of lipids (this is the collective term for fats and cholesterol). Atorvastatin also boosts the breakdown of lipids.
For oral dosage form (tablets and suspension): For high cholesterol: Adults—At first, 10 or 20 milligrams (mg) once a day. Some patients may need to start at 40 mg per day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 80 mg per day.
