Muscle problems, including muscle breakdown, can be serious in some people and, rarely, cause kidney damage that can lead to death
While statins are highly effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems and mental fuzziness in some people
A person taking statins can ask a healthcare provider what citrus fruits to avoid
Some cholesterol medications called statins are affected by
Per the Lipitor package insert, one study showed that drinking one glass of grapefruit juice (8 ounces) with atorvastatin resulted in an increased drug
Drinking alcohol may increase your risk of liver damage
Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or atorvastatin will not be as effective
Atorvastatin comes as a generic drug and as the brand-name drug Lipitor
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5 Dosage Modifications Due to Drug Interactions
Simvastatin 40 mg, lovastatin 40 mg, and atorvastatin 10 mg daily reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in a 60-year Atorvastatin package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals
Grapefruit Juice: Clinical Impact: Grapefruit juice consumption, especially excessive consumption, more than 1
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Severe stomach/abdominal pain
Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain
The warning to “avoid grapefruit juice” is also stated in this monograph
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Liver damage
Sadly, some of the FODMAPs I can't tolerate knocks out a large portion of fruits