Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk in selected people. Treatment is guided by overall risk and response, not one cholesterol value alone.
Key points
- Atorvastatin reduces cholesterol production but does not replace management of smoking, blood pressure, diabetes or diet.
- Some antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and other medicines can raise atorvastatin exposure and muscle risk.
- Severe muscle pain or weakness with dark urine needs urgent assessment.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on cardiovascular risk; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Important safety checks
Pregnancy or pregnancy planning, liver disease, thyroid disorder, kidney impairment, alcohol intake and previous statin symptoms require review. Do not stop solely because a lipid result improves.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe muscle weakness or pain with dark urine, jaundice, marked abdominal pain, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.
Further reading
What is atorvastatin used for?
Atorvastatin is a statin used for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia). It lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and helps prevent cardiovascular disease in people at higher risk.
How does atorvastatin work?
Atorvastatin belongs to the statin class. It works in the liver to reduce cholesterol production, which helps the liver clear more LDL (bad cholesterol) from the blood.
Which atorvastatin product can I order on SGMeds?
The atorvastatin product on SGMeds is Lipitor, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.
How long does atorvastatin take to work?
Atorvastatin may take around 2 weeks before it starts to work.
What are the side effects of atorvastatin?
Common side effects include cold symptoms, joint pain and diarrhoea. Some people also get trouble sleeping, raised liver enzymes or nausea. Serious side effects such as muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), muscle damage (myopathy) and liver inflammation (hepatitis) need urgent medical attention.
Who should not take atorvastatin?
Do not use it if you have active liver disease, are pregnant or are breastfeeding. If you are planning a pregnancy, have a thyroid disorder or kidney problems, or drink a lot of alcohol, check with a doctor or pharmacist first. The same applies if you have had problems with a statin before.
What does atorvastatin cost in Singapore dollars?
The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I buy atorvastatin over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order atorvastatin: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy atorvastatin in Singapore?
You can order atorvastatin here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. Parcels go to Singapore and Malaysia by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
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