{"id":702054,"date":"2026-01-17T12:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/702054\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T12:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:05:14","slug":"nhs-cautions-as-brits-taking-atorvastatin-could-risk-serious-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/702054\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS ‘cautions’ as Brits taking atorvastatin could risk ‘serious’ side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone currently taking the anti-cholesterol drug has been told they need to be careful about some other medications\"Woman<\/p>\n

The NHS has issued a reminder to anyone taking a common medication due to the potential for \u201cserious\u201d side effects(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n

The NHS has provided guidance to anyone taking a common medication due to the potential for \u201cserious\u201d side effects. If you are currently on atorvastatin, you need to be careful about what you take alongside it.<\/p>\n

Atorvastatin is a type of statin, which can help lower cholesterol levels<\/a>. These are typically prescribed to people who have been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol to prevent heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your GP may also prescribe atorvastatin if you have a family history of heart disease, or a long-term health condition such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis<\/a>. However, like with any medication, you must follow the official advice on how to safely take it.<\/p>\n

On its website<\/a>, the NHS<\/a> lists some \u201ccautions with other medicines\u201d. This means that you need to check you\u2019re OK to take atorvastatin alongside other drugs and supplements.<\/p>\n

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Statins are usually prescribed to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of associated health issues(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n

The NHS said: \u201cSome medicines can affect the way atorvastatin works and can increase the chances of you having serious side effects, such as muscle damage.\u201d It explained you must therefore tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n