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Alistor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Alistor have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alistor. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Alistor also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alistor can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alistor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alistor is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Alistor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alistor related warnings section.
Alistor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alistor in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Some other conditions that can be affected by Alistor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Alistor have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alistor is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alistor 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 is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alistor 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 safe during breastfeeding?
Alistor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alistor 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 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 on the Heart?
Alistor is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alistor 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alistor habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alistor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Alistor as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Alistor is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alistor is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alistor
Taking Alistor with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alistor
Consuming Alistor with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Alistor works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
Use Alistor as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by 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.
No, Alistor is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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