Can Lipitor and ezetimibe tablets be taken together?

Leqipu (Lipitor) is atorvastatin calcium tablets. Generally speaking, atorvastatin calcium tablets and ezetimibe tablets can be taken together. The specific analysis is as follows:

Atorvastatin calcium tablets are a lipid-lowering medication that helps treat conditions such as hypercholesterolemia and high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, controlling risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in patients. In addition, atorvastatin calcium tablets can stabilize atherosclerotic plaques, prevent plaque rupture in heart and brain blood vessels, and thereby help prevent acute myocardial infarction and acute cerebral infarction.

Ezetimibe tablets are a new type of cholesterol absorption inhibitor that selectively inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol and related phytosterols, thus reducing cholesterol levels in the liver. It also increases the clearance rate of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is primarily used as an adjunctive treatment for hypercholesterolemia when dietary control alone is insufficient.

Both medications belong to the class of lipid-lowering drugs. Elevated blood lipids in humans usually refer to increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels. High cholesterol levels increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Atorvastatin calcium tablets can reduce low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides. If the therapeutic effect is unsatisfactory, combining with ezetimibe tablets may achieve better results.

The two drugs can be taken together, but it's important to follow a physician's instructions before taking any medication. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention when experiencing discomfort and receive standardized treatment under professional guidance, which will help promote recovery.