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Can I take statins while breastfeeding?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old lactating mother. I am into my fourth month of postpartum. Recently I developed pain on the right side under ribs. On ultrasound, it was revealed that I am having gallstones of size 2 to 3 mm. So I consulted a general physician, and she advised me to take a lipid pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Atorvastatin is generally not recommended while breastfeeding. Some degree of dyslipidemia can be managed by lifestyle modification as well. Kindly share your investigation results. Read Full »
Will my cholesterol go up if I skip Lipitor?
Query: Hi doctor, I have lost my prescription for Lipitor and have been taking it for four days. I will get it tomorrow. I am on 10 mg a day. I am worried, will my cholesterol go up in that time since I am not taking it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The half life of Lipitor (Atorvastatin) is 14 hours in humans (meaning drug is eliminated in about 14 hours). The main effect of Lipitor is to block the buildup and making of cholesterol in body. It does the job together with the help of other active ingredients and i... Read Full »