It's important to understand and feel confident taking your prescribed medications. Taking atorvastatin correctly may improve treatment outcomes if you are dealing with high cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors.
Be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking atorvastatin.
Nabila Ismail, PharmD, is a pharmacist, freelance medical writer, and marketing strategist. She graduated with a doctorate in pharmacy from the University at Buffalo.
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