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| {{CMG}} ; {{AE}} , {{PB}}
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| Skeletal muscle effects (e.g., [[myopathy]] and [[rhabdomyolysis]]): Risks increase when higher doses are used concomitantly with [[cyclosporine]] and strong [[CYP3A4]] inhibitors (e.g., [[clarithromycin]], [[itraconazole]], HIV [[protease inhibitor]]s). Predisposing factors include advanced age (> 65), uncontrolled [[hypothyroidism]], and renal impairment.
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| Rare cases of [[rhabdomyolysis]] with [[acute renal failure]] secondary to [[myoglobinuria]] have been reported. Advise patients to promptly report to their physician unexplained and/or persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. atorvastatin therapy should be discontinued if [[myopathy]] is diagnosed or suspected.
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| Liver enzyme abnormalities: Persistent elevations in hepatic [[transaminase]]s can occur. Check liver enzyme tests before initiating therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter.
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| A higher incidence of [[hemorrhagic stroke]] was seen in patients without [[CHD]] but with [[stroke]] or [[TIA]] within the previous 6 months in the atorvastatin 80 mg group vs placebo.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = LIPITOR (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM) TABLET, FILM COATED [PARKE-DAVIS DIV OF PFIZER INC] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=c6e131fe-e7df-4876-83f7-9156fc4e8228#nlm34089-3 | publisher = | date = | accessdate = }}</ref>
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| ==References==
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