Additional Resources
The community programs listed below can help you learn more and connect with local events and communities that can support you.
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The American Heart Association Comprehensive information and support
American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association Information and referrals to local support groups for people who have had a stroke, as well as for their friends, families, and caregivers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A reliable source of health information from the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center is a leading U.S. heart center
The Mayo Clinic Medical and health information from the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group practice in the world
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information and leadership from the national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, and blood; blood resources
National Stroke Association Education, information, referrals, and research on stroke
WebMD Heart Health Center Comprehensive health information and helpful tools on heart health
WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women With Heart Disease Support groups, bulletin board, newsletter, and information for women with heart disease
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LIPITOR is a prescription medicine that is used along with a low-fat diet. It lowers the LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides in your blood. It can raise your HDL ("good" cholesterol) as well. LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack, stroke, certain types of heart surgery, and chest pain in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease such as age, smoking, high blood pressure, low HDL, or family history of early heart disease.
LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack or stroke in patients with diabetes and risk factors such as diabetic eye or kidney problems, smoking, or high blood pressure.
LIPITOR is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant.
If you take LIPITOR, tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you take. This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose.
Common side effects are diarrhea, upset stomach, muscle and joint pain, and changes in some blood tests.
When diet and exercise alone are not enough, adding LIPITOR can help lower cholesterol. LIPITOR is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider.
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