Uses / Indications

• People with high cholesterol and a higher risk of heart disease take ATAROCK 25 Tablet to help them control their condition.
• High levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol
• High triglycerides
• Dyslipidemia that is mixed
• Avoiding heart attacks and strokes
• Lowering the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people with diabetes or heart disease

 How It Works

• Atorvastatin is in ATAROCK 25, and it
• Stops the liver from making the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase
• Lessens the amount of cholesterol produced
• Reduces triglycerides and LDL (bad cholesterol)
• Makes HDL (good cholesterol) go up a little bit
• Helps keep plaque from building up in blood vessels

 How to Use

• Take the tablet once a day, and if possible, at the same time every day.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Drink water and swallow entire.
• Take the medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to.
• Along with taking your medicine, keep making modifications to your food and lifestyle.

 Side Effects

• Common side effects:
• Pain in the head
• Pain or weakness in the muscles
• Pain in the stomach
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Nausea
• Not common, but serious:
• Very bad muscle injury (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis)
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Reactions to allergies
• If you have unexplained muscle pain, black urine, or excessive tiredness, see a doctor.

Pregnancy Interaction

• Not safe to use during pregnancy.
• Atorvastatin could hurt the fetus while it is still growing.
• Women who are trying to get pregnant should stop taking the drug right once and see a doctor.
• Breastfeeding:
• Not recommended while breastfeeding.

Medicine Interaction

• Might work with:
• Some antibiotics and antifungals, like erythromycin and clarithromycin,
• Fibrates and other cholesterol drugs
• Drugs for HIV or hepatitis
• Grapefruit juice (may make side effects worse)
• Alcohol (raises the risk of liver disease)
• Always tell your doctor about all the drugs you use.

Expert Advice

• Eat a diet low in fat and cholesterol and work out often.
• Don't drink too much alcohol.
• You may need to have liver function tests done on a regular basis.
• Let your doctor know right away if you have muscle discomfort, weakness, or cramping.
• Don't stop taking the medicine without first talking to a doctor.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: Does ATAROCK 25 thin the blood?
No, it is a drug that lowers cholesterol.

Q2. How long should I take ATAROCK 25?
As your doctor told you to, you should normally take it for a long time.

Q3. Is it okay to take it at night?
Yes, you can take it at any time of day, but you need to do it every day.

Q4. Does it make you gain weight?
No, gaining weight is not a common adverse effect.

Q5: Can people with diabetes take ATAROCK 25?
Yes, doctors often give it to people with diabetes to lower their risk of heart disease.