it is safe break lipitor in half,and take half a day
i am takin 20mg lipitor daily,but i have 40mg lipitor,can i break it in half and take half daily
morad rafael,
Thanks for your question.
Lipitor (generic - atorvastatin) is a cholesterol lowering medication that lowers total cholesterol, LDL, and raises good cholesterol known as HDL. This is not a layered medication and it is "timed release".
There is no problem in breaking the pill to accommodate your prescribed dosing.
I hope this has been helpful.
Martin Cane, M.D.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 02:36 PM
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Also Dr. Cane. I'm told that some people can do little (to nothing) to increase their HDL due to genetics within their family. Is this true? If so, should I still take Niaspan? My HDL has never gone over 40....ever. It normally runs between 32-37. Exercise does not seem to help at all. I know nothing about HDL levels in my parents, sisters, etc. They are all gone now.
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Dr. Cane, this is a serious question. My cardiologist told me just yesterday, and I quote him; "Niaspan is the only drug that can raise good HDL". If this is not true I've been ill advised. Maybe I should start looking for another cardiologist.