What foods should be avoided when taking Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets?
Disease description:
Recently, I found that my blood lipid levels were somewhat high, and I need to take one Atorvastatin Calcium tablet daily. May I ask, are there any dietary restrictions while taking Atorvastatin Calcium tablets?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Atorvastatin calcium tablets are commonly used lipid-lowering medications, primarily indicated for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Although there are no absolute dietary contraindications when taking atorvastatin calcium tablets, certain foods and beverages may affect drug efficacy or increase the risk of adverse reactions. Details are as follows:
1. Avoid consuming high-fat foods such as red meat and butter, as these may increase bile secretion, interfere with drug absorption, and be detrimental to lipid control.
2. High-cholesterol foods such as organ meats and egg yolks should also be avoided, as they may increase cardiovascular strain and affect blood lipid levels.
3. Consumption of large amounts of grapefruit juice should be avoided, as certain components in grapefruit can inhibit the enzymes in the liver responsible for metabolizing atorvastatin, leading to increased drug concentration in the blood and a higher risk of side effects such as muscle pain.
4. Excessive alcohol consumption should also be avoided, as it may increase the burden on the liver and, in combination with atorvastatin, elevate the risk of liver function abnormalities.
