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As you move forward with brand-name LIPITOR, the tools and information below can help you take an active role in managing your cholesterol.

HEALTH INSURANCE AND PRESCRIPTION COST TIP SHEET
Use this guide to learn about health insurance and how to get the brand-name medicine your doctor prescribed.
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DOCTOR DISCUSSION GUIDE
Productive talks with your doctor can help you find your best treatment options.
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HELPING YOU UNDERSTAND STATINS
Statins, a type of cholesterol-lowering therapy, block a substance in the liver that is responsible for making cholesterol. Along with diet and exercise, statins may help the body to maintain lower, healthier cholesterol levels. In certain individuals, this may lower the risk for a major cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke. The infographic to the left helps explain how statins work to keep the heart healthy.
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FOODS TO HELP YOU GET THE DAILY RECOMMENDED VALUE OF FIBER
Eating a diet that is high in fiber has many potential health benefits, including a decreased risk of heart disease. Check out some foods that are packed with fiber to help you get the amount you need.
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GETTING FIT MAY BE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Walking is a physical activity accessible to almost everybody. Combined with a balanced diet and a prescribed treatment, walking may help you reach the goals you have set together with your doctor. Check out what walking can do for you.
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SMALL CHANGES CAN HELP YOU GET FIT
If you would benefit from lowering your cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends 40 minutes of aerobic exercise (activities that increase your breathing and heart rate) of moderate intensity (e.g. walking briskly) to vigorous intensity (e.g. running) three to four times a week. Here are a couple of ways for you to work exercise into your daily routine.
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SMARTER FOOD CHOICES
A low-fat diet is important when you are trying to meet the goals you've set with your doctor. Check out the different ways you can decrease fat without sacrificing flavor.
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With LIPITOR Mobile, keep your LIPITOR Savings Card on your phone, refill your prescriptions via text, and more. Eligibility required. Terms and conditions apply.

By providing your phone number and selecting "Text," you consent to receive autodialed marketing and other texts from VIATRIS™ and its service providers regarding your LIPITOR Savings. You understand that providing this consent is not required or a condition of purchasing any products and services. You will receive a text asking you to confirm your receipt. Message frequency varies; approximately 5 messages/month. Message and data rates may apply. Privacy Policy at: www.viatris.com/en-us/lm/countryhome/Privacy-Policy. Terms at: www.lipitor.com/mobile-terms. For help, text HELP to 61025. To opt-out, text STOP to 61025 (a confirmation text will be sent). For questions, contact 1-855-496-8792.

YOU'VE COMPLETED THE 1ST STEP OF ENROLLMENT!

You will receive a text message confirming your enrollment in the LIPITOR Mobile Program.

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In order to complete your enrollment, you must reply "YES" to the text message.

Message and data rates may apply.
Message and data rates may apply.
LIPITOR OFFERS SAVINGS TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS

If eligible, patients may pay as little as $4 for each 30-day fill of brand-name LIPITOR—and could save up to $1,800 a year.*

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3 TIPS TO GET BRAND-NAME LIPITOR

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    At your doctor's office:

    Ask your doctor to prescribe brand-name LIPITOR and to indicate "DAW" (Dispense As Written)—or the language used in your state—on all of your LIPITOR prescriptions, as appropriate.†

    †Language and requirements may vary based on your state's laws.

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    At your pharmacy's drop-off:

    Tell the pharmacist that you want brand-name LIPITOR—and be sure to use the LIPITOR Savings Card if eligible.

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    At your pharmacy's pick-up:

    Check your pills to be sure they're brand-name LIPITOR—not the generic—and also check that you've saved on your prescription if eligible.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LIPITOR

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Do not take LIPITOR if you:

  • have liver problems (acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis)
  • are allergic to atorvastatin or any of the ingredients in LIPITOR. Stop using LIPITOR and get medical help right away if you have symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including:
    • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
    • problems breathing or swallowing
    • fainting or feeling dizzy
    • very rapid heartbeat
    • severe skin rash or itching
    • flu-like symptoms, including fever, sore throat, cough, tiredness, and joint pain

Before you take LIPITOR, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have unexplained muscle aches or weakness
  • drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily
  • have diabetes
  • have thyroid problems
  • have kidney problems
  • had a stroke
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. LIPITOR may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant, stop taking LIPITOR and call your doctor right away.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You and your doctor should decide if you will take LIPITOR or breastfeed. You should not do both. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take LIPITOR.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. LIPITOR and certain other medicines can increase the risk of muscle problems or other side effects.

What are the possible side effects of LIPITOR?
LIPITOR may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness (myopathy). Muscle problems, including muscle breakdown, can be serious in some people and, rarely, cause kidney damage that can lead to death.
    Tell your doctor right away if you have:
    • unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or feel more tired than usual while you take LIPITOR.
    • muscle problems that do not go away after your doctor has told you to stop taking LIPITOR. Your doctor may do further tests to diagnose the cause of your muscle problems.
    Your chances of getting muscle problems are higher if you:
    • are taking certain other medicines while you take LIPITOR
    • drink large amounts of grapefruit juice
    • are 65 years of age or older
    • have thyroid problems (hypothyroidism) that are not controlled
    • have kidney problems
    • are taking higher doses of LIPITOR
  • Liver problems. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking LIPITOR and if you have symptoms of liver problems while you take LIPITOR. Call your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms of liver problems:
    • feel tired or weak
    • nausea or vomiting
    • loss of appetite
    • upper belly pain
    • dark amber colored urine
    • yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
  • Increase in blood sugar level. Your blood sugar level may increase while you are taking LIPITOR. Exercise regularly and make healthy food choices to maintain healthy body weight.

The most common side effects of LIPITOR include:

  • nasal congestion, sore throat, runny nose
  • muscle and joint pain
  • diarrhea
  • pain in extremity
  • urinary tract infection
  • upset stomach
  • nausea
  • musculoskeletal pain
  • muscle spasms
  • trouble sleeping
  • throat pain

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have side effects that bother you or that will not go away. These are not all the side effects of LIPITOR. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Indications
LIPITOR is a prescription medicine that contains a cholesterol lowering medicine (statin) called atorvastatin. LIPITOR is used:

  • to reduce the risk of:
    • heart attack, stroke, certain types of heart surgery and chest pain in adults who do not have heart disease but have other multiple risk factors for heart disease.
    • heart attack and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who do not have heart disease but have other multiple risk factors.
    • heart attack that does not cause death, stroke, certain types of heart surgery, hospitalization for congestive heart failure, and chest pain in adults with heart disease.
  • along with diet to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or bad cholesterol:
    • in adults with primary hyperlipidemia.
    • in adults and children aged 10 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). This is an inherited condition that causes high levels of bad cholesterol.
  • along with other cholesterol lowering treatments or alone if such treatments are unavailable in adults and children aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). This is an inherited condition that causes high levels of bad cholesterol.
  • along with diet for the treatment of adults with:
    • primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (an inherited condition that causes high levels of cholesterol and fat).
    • hypertriglyceridemia.

It is not known if LIPITOR is safe and effective in children younger than 10 years of age with HeFH or HoFH or in children with other types of hyperlipidemias (other than HeFH or HoFH).

LIPITOR is available by prescription only in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets.

Please see Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.