Atorvastatin

Statin medications such as Atorvastatin can help to reduce cholesterol levels in cases where lifestyle changes on their own have failed. Most patients will not necessarily notice any changes as high cholesterol rarely shows any symptoms. However when left untreated the condition can cause serious health risks such as coronary disease, angina and stroke. If you buy Atorvastatin and significantly lower your cholesterol levels, you can your increase life expectancy if you are at serious risk of cholesterol-related diseases.

The body naturally creates cholesterol as it is necessary for the production of cells and hormones in the body. This type of cholesterol is known as HDL or high-density lipoprotein. The LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is what is often referred to as “bad” cholesterol, as it can settle in the walls of the arteries and prevent the blood from flowing easily. Statin medications work by blocking the enzymes which are instrumental in creating LDL, thereby reducing the chances of heart failure.

Most patients suffering from high cholesterol or triglycerides can safely buy Atorvastatin in order to treat the condition. You will not be prescribed the medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you suffer from any medical conditions which affect your kidneys. You may not be able to take Atorvastatin if you are already taking other medications, as they can change the way your body processes the ingredients. These include: certain antibiotics, medications which change the way your immune system works or other medications for blood pressure or controlling the production of lipids.

If you choose to buy Atorvastatin, your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dosage, as it comes in tablets of 10mg, 20mg, 40mg or 80mg. After four weeks, your dose may be altered slightly, depending on the effect it is having but it is important to not take a higher dose than you have been prescribed. Large quantities of alcohol should not be mixed with Atorvastatin, and statins and grapefruit are also ill-advised as a combination, given the nature of the fruit's compounds, which limit the body's ability to digest the medication.

As with all prescription medications, if you buy Atorvastatin you may suffer from some side effects but they are usually rare and pass quickly when the body adjusts to the ingredients. However, around one in 10,000 patients suffer from more serious side effects which would require immediate medical attention. These include: allergic reactions (characterised by a swelling of the face or difficulty breathing), peeling or blistering of the skin and muscle pain. Some of the more common side effects are nausea, headaches, dizziness or nasal congestion.

You can buy Atorvastatin from euroClinix after filling out an online questionnaire which will be reviewed by one of our doctors to make sure that the medication will be safe and effective for you to take. After your order has been approved your prescription will be sent to the pharmacy, which will dispatch the medication to you for free next-day delivery.

Please note that the manufacturer of Atorvastatin may differ from that shown on the image above, but the ingredients, benefits and possible side effects of the medication will be the same.