Lipitor generic name is atorvastatin calcium tablets, in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed hyperlipidemia, you can take 20mg as prescribed. Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, which can reduce the levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol; it is mainly used in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia, pure familial hypercholesterolemia and coronary heart disease. Usually, the drug can be swallowed directly, not chewed; and for the treatment of coronary heart disease, primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed hypercholesterolemia, it is necessary to start with an initial small dose of 10 mg, and then gradually adjust the dosage according to the therapeutic effect, which can gradually reach 20 mg. The drug may cause discomfort such as diarrhea, nausea, and joint pain when taken. For the drug components of allergy, active liver disease is prohibited; in the process of taking the drug need to regularly review the serum lipids, so as to adjust the drug; pregnant women and lactating women need to be under the guidance of a doctor to use the drug. If you need to take Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets for treatment, it is recommended to decide the dosage and learn the precautions after a comprehensive assessment of your condition by a doctor.