Is 80mg of statin high?

High dose statins (40mg and 80 mg atorvastatin) are important in reducing ASCVD events. However, these high statin doses are associated with increased adverse effects like liver enzyme elevation, new onset diabetes mellitus and myalgia/myopathy which are related to dose.

What should I monitor after administering atorvastatin?

Lab Test Considerations: Evaluate serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels before initiating, after 2–4 wk of therapy, and periodically thereafter. Monitor liver function tests prior to initiation of therapy and as clinically indicated.

What are the side effects of Lipitor 80 mg?

Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) In a post-hoc analysis, LIPITOR 80 mg reduced the incidence of ischemic stroke(218/2365, 9.2% vs. 274/2366, 11.6%) and increased the incidence of hemorrhagic stroke (55/2365, 2.3% vs. 33/2366, 1.4%)compared to placebo.

What’s the recommended dose of Lipitor for a 10 year old?

Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Pediatric Patients (10 Years to 17 Years of Age) The recommended starting dose of LIPITOR is 10 mg/day; the usual dose range is 10 to 20 mg orally once daily [see Clinical Studies (14.6)].

Which is better Lipitor 80 mg or placebo?

In a post-hoc analysis, LIPITOR 80 mg reduced the incidence of ischemic stroke(218/2365, 9.2% vs. 274/2366, 11.6%) and increased the incidence of hemorrhagic stroke (55/2365, 2.3% vs. 33/2366, 1.4%)compared to placebo. The incidence of fatal hemorrhagic stroke was similar between groups (17LIPITOR vs. 18placebo).

How is Lipitor used to treat heart disease?

A new study shows that when cholesterol was lowered to very low levels with high doses of Lipitor, people were much less likely to suffer another heart attack or stroke. The study enrolled 10,000 patients who had heart disease.