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A clinical guide to atorvastatin dose titration and what to do when LDL-C stops responding, covering FDA labeling, guideline-directed escalation, and evidence-based add-on therapy.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin taken once daily at 10-80 mg, any time of day; muscle pain affects 5-10% of patients. 80 mg is the max approved dose.
A guide to the standard Lipitor (atorvastatin) titration schedule, covering starting doses, escalation intervals, target LDL-C goals, and when to adjust therapy based on FDA labeling and major RCT data.