Lipitor (liptor or lipator) side effects and prescribing information - What  are the affects?

 Lipator is a cholesterol lowering medicane that blocks the production of cholesterol in the body. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.

Lipator  is used to treat high cholesterol. Atorvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with coronary heart disease or type 2 diabetes.

Lipator prescribing information: it may also be used for other purposes than those listed in the medication guide.

Less Serious Side Effects (Keep Taking):
Mild stomach pain
Gas
Nausea, stomach upset
Stomach upset
Heartburn
Muscle pain
Constipation
Stuffy nose
Itching
Skin rash
Bloating

Serious Side Effects (Stop Taking):
Muscle pain
Tenderness
Weakness with fever or flu symptoms
Dark colored urine.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:
Hives
Difficulty breathing
Swelling of your face
Lips
Tongue or throat.