Are you taking Atorvastatin? British-trained GP Dr Jaunbocus tells you all you need to know about your medication.
Atorvastatin works on the liver reducing the levels of cholesterol in your blood. Atorvastatin isn't suitable for everyone; we will discuss who should and who should not take Atorvastatin. Atorvastatin has side effects in some patients.
Dr Jaunbocus will discuss the side effects of Atorvastatin and how these side effects can affect you, and when you should notify your doctor or attend the hospital.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction to Atorvastatin
0:31 What is a Atorvastatin
0:59 How does Atorvastatin work?
1.05 Who should take Atorvastatin? Is Atorvastatin suitable for me?
1:40 Who might not be suitable for Atorvastatin? Who shouldn't take Atorvastatin?
2:33 How to take Atorvastatin. How Should I take my Atorvastatin?
2:54 I forgot to take my Atorvastatin. What should I do?
3:09 Follow-up tests/labs with Atorvastatin
3:27 What are the Side Effects of Atorvastatin
5:10 When you should STOP taking your Atorvastatin - Side Effects / Complications
6:15 Which medications interact with Atorvastatin?
7:24 Can I drink Alcohol with Atorvastatin?
7:41 Outro & Legal Disclaimer
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Patient Information videos produced by GMC registered/Certified Doctors.
Videos cover definitions, aetiology, symptoms, clinical features, management, prognosis and complications of various medical topics.
Our clinicians:
1. Dr A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS
2. Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP
Our clinical information aims to adhere to the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance and that agreed upon by KZitem Health.
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Further Reading - Resources for Patients
NHS - Atorvastatin
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Patient.info
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References
EMC - Atorvastatin
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BNF
bnf.nice.org.u...
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Last Review: 5th Jan 2023
Next review date: 5th Jan 2026
Author: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus
Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto 14th Oct 2020
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Patient Information videos produced by GMC registered/Certified Doctors.
Videos cover definitions, aetiology, symptoms, clinical features, management, prognosis and complications of various medical topics.
Our clinicians:
1. Dr A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS
2. Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP
Our clinical information aims to adhere to the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance and that agreed upon by KZitem Health.
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Lectures cover definitions, aetiology, symptoms, clinical features, management, prognosis and complications of various medical topics. Also covered are medical statistics, ethics and law.
Authors:
1. Dr A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS
2. Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP
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