We studied the effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin and pravastatin
4–7: Certain blood pressure medications Most types of blood pressure medicines are not Keep in mind that this list doesn’t include all possible atorvastatin interactions
Rather, grapefruit seems to boost statins’ power to act on the body, while also potentially boosting its side effects
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while taking atorvastatin
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In one study a dose of 240 ml of grapefruit juice along with a single 40 mg dose of atorvastatin resulted in a 37% increase in the concentration of Lipitor
May be taken at any time of the day (morning or night); however, it is best to be consistent with the time you take your tablets
However, recent evidence suggests that the statin isn’t what’s actually causing muscle pain for most people
This can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis that involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue
Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication
Grapefruit juice contains compounds called furanocoumarins that stop CYP3A from doing its job