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Alistor 20 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Other than this, Alistor 20 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alistor 20 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Alistor 20 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alistor 20 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Alistor 20 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alistor 20 Mg Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alistor 20 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Alistor 20 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alistor 20 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alistor 20 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alistor 20 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Alistor shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Alistor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Alistor may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Alistor may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alistor 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Alistor is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alistor 20 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alistor 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alistor 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alistor 20 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Alistor 20 Mg Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Alistor 20 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alistor 20 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alistor 20 Mg Tablet
Taking Alistor 20 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alistor 20 Mg Tablet
Consuming Alistor 20 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Alistor can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Alistor is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Alistor might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Alistor is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
