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Before starting treatment, the doctor will place patient on a low-cholesterol diet, which he/she should maintain also during therapy with Atorvastatin Teva Tablets.
The recommended starting dose of Atorvastatin Teva Tablets is 10 mg once a day in adults. This may be increased if necessary until patient is taking the amount he/she needs. Adapt the dosage at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The maximum dose of Atorvastatin Teva Tablets is 80 mg once daily for adults.
Use in children and adolescents: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once a day in children aged 10 years or older. The dose may be increased to a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily.
The use of Atorvastatin Teva Tablets is not recommended in children below 10 years of age.
Atorvastatin Teva Tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water, and can be taken at any time of day, with or without food. However, try to take the tablet at the same time every day.
The duration of treatment with Atorvastatin Teva Tablets is determined by the doctor.
Ask the doctor if patient thinks that the effect of Atorvastatin Teva Tablets are too strong or too weak.
If patient forgets to take Atorvastatin Teva Tablets: If patient forgets to take a dose, just take the next scheduled dose at the correct time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If patient stops taking Atorvastatin Teva Tablets: If patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine or wish to stop the treatment ask the doctor or pharmacist.
