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Your doctor is your partner in managing your heart health.

Working With Your Doctor

Your doctor is your partner. He or she can help you reach your cholesterol and heart-health goals. And talking to your doctor is the first step. The more information you share with your doctor—about your lifestyle, your family history, and your habits—the better able you'll be to manage your heart health. Together, you and your doctor can set realistic goals.

These goals might include:

Losing weight
Lowering cholesterol
Reducing blood sugar
Quitting smoking

Reaching your goals will mean more than just one change in how you live your life. It may mean changes to your diet. It may mean exercising more. You may need a medication to manage your cholesterol levels.

Be sure to talk with your doctor about your expectations. Keep in mind that not everything can be "fixed" in one visit. Managing cholesterol and working toward heart health is an ongoing process.

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Important information

LIPITOR is a prescription drug. It is used in patients with multiple risk factors for heart disease such as family history, high blood pressure, age, low HDL ("good" cholesterol) or smoking to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. When diet and exercise alone are not enough, LIPITOR is used along with a low-fat diet and exercise to lower cholesterol.

LIPITOR is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and at least one other risk factor for heart disease such as high blood pressure, smoking or complications of diabetes, including eye disease and protein in urine, to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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. The most common side effects are gas, constipation, stomach pain and heartburn. They tend to be mild and often go away.

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When diet and exercise alone are not enough, adding LIPITOR can help. LIPITOR is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.

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