Atorvastatin 40 mg Tablet

You should not use atorvastatin if you are allergic to it, or if you have :

• liver disease; or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

To make sure atorvastatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have :

• Muscle pain or weakness
• History of liver disease
• History of kidney disease
• history of stroke (including TIA or "mini-stroke")
• A thyroid disorder or if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to atorvastatin: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, atorvastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.

Also call your doctor at once if you have:

• kidney problems - little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath
• liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
• signs of a stroke - sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance.

Common atorvastatin side effects may include:

• Muscle or joint pain
• Diarrhea or upset stomach.

You should not take atorvastatin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have liver disease.

Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines are used together with atorvastatin. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use now, and any medicine you start or stop using.