Atorvastatin — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Atorvastatin calcium
Drug Class: Statin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for cholesterol management. Discuss new muscle symptoms with the prescriber. Do not stop a statin or assume that CoQ10, vitamin D or K2 supplements are required.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Discuss new muscle symptoms with the prescriber. Do not stop a statin or assume that CoQ10, vitamin D or K2 supplements are required.
Reviewed sourceReported Nutrient Associations for Atorvastatin
These relationships do not establish personal deficiency, symptom causation or supplement benefit.
- CoQ10: Statins can lower circulating CoQ10. This biomarker change does not establish tissue deficiency or prove that CoQ10 supplements prevent or treat muscle symptoms; trial findings are inconsistent.
Common Side Effects of Atorvastatin
- Muscle pain
- Liver problems
- Memory issues
- Diabetes risk
Key Drug Interactions — Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin has 6 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Grapefruit juice
- Clarithromycin
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrozil
- Niacin (high doses)
- Warfarin
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin has reported nutrient associations involving CoQ10 in clinical research. This does not establish that every person will become deficient or that the medication caused an individual result.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Atorvastatin?
WePattern maps reported associations involving: CoQ10. The strength, mechanism, dose, duration, and clinical relevance vary, so a clinician or pharmacist should interpret them in context.
What are the side effects of Atorvastatin?
Common side effects associated with Atorvastatin include: Muscle pain; Liver problems; Memory issues; Diabetes risk.