How to take atorvastatin calcium tablets

Always talk to your doctor and follow your doctor's instructions before starting atorvastatin calcium. The recommended starting dose of atorvastatin calcium tablets is 10 mg or 20 mg once daily. Patients who need to significantly reduce LDL-C (more than45%) can start with 40 mg once daily. Atorvastatin calcium tablets are available in dosages ranging from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. Atorvastatin calcium tablets can be taken as a single dose at any time of the day, with or without food. Patients should take the medication at a fixed time each day according to the dosage and schedule directed by their doctor. You can choose to take it after dinner or before going to bed because cholesterol synthesis peaks at night.