Used For: It is used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL), lower triglycerides and to slow the progress of heart disease.

Need to Know: Avoid or limit drinking alcohol to 2 drinks a day. Drinking too much alcohol may raise your chance of liver disease.

Need to Know: Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

Side Effects: This drug may cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. The risk may be raised if you have low thyroid function or kidney problems.

Side Effects: Liver problems have happened with drugs like this one. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, tiredness, decreased appetite, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.

Best Taken: Take with or without food.

Best Taken: Take in the morning.

Med Guide: I am also providing you with a required medication guide that can help patients avoid serious adverse events.