Atorvazal 20

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Atorvazal 20 is a brand name for atorvastatin 20 mg, a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.​

 Atorvazal 20 is

• Contains 20 mg atorvastatin, an HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor (“statin”) that reduces production of cholesterol in the liver.​

• Used as long‑term therapy and is usually combined with diet and lifestyle changes, not used alone.​

Main uses

• Treatment of high cholesterol and mixed dyslipidemia (high LDL, high triglycerides, low HDL).​

• Reducing risk of heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular events in people at higher risk (e.g., diabetes, existing heart disease, or multiple risk factors).​

Typical dosing

• Usual adult starting dose is 10–20 mg once daily, with a dose range of 10–80 mg daily depending on cholesterol targets and response.​

• Taken once a day, at any time, with or without food; try to take it at the same time each day.​

Side effects and cautions

• Common side effects: muscle aches, joint pain, diarrhea, nausea, and headache.​

• Serious but less common: muscle breakdown (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis), liver enzyme elevation; unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine need urgent medical review.​

• Usually avoided or used with caution in active liver disease and during pregnancy or breastfeeding.​

Practical advice

• Do not stop or change the dose without talking to a clinician, as cholesterol and cardiovascular risk can rise again.​

• Regular blood tests for lipids and sometimes liver enzymes and, if indicated, muscle enzymes help monitor safety and effectiveness.​

If you share why it was prescribed (e.g., high LDL level, diabetes, prior heart attack), age, and other medicines, more tailored (non‑prescribing) guidance can be provided.