Product introduction
Torvason 20mg Tablet contains atorvastatin, a statin used to bring down raised blood cholesterol. Doctors prescribe it alongside diet and lifestyle changes to lower the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Uses of Torvason 20mg Tablet
- High cholesterol (lowering LDL and total cholesterol).
- High triglycerides.
- Reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Benefits of Torvason 20mg Tablet
It lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while modestly raising HDL (good) cholesterol. Over time this helps slow the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries and protects the heart and blood vessels.
Side effects of Torvason 20mg Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Pain in the arms or legs.
- Diarrhoea.
- Joint pain.
- Urinary tract infection.
- Stuffy or runny nose and sore throat.
How to use Torvason 20mg Tablet
Take one tablet by mouth once a day with water, at the dose your doctor prescribes. It can be taken with or without food, and ideally at the same time each day. Keep taking it even if you feel well, and follow a low-fat diet as advised.
How Torvason 20mg Tablet works
Atorvastatin blocks HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. With less cholesterol produced, the liver removes more LDL from the blood, lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
Substitutes for Torvason 20mg Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Heavy alcohol use can add to liver strain, so keep drinking to a minimum and ask your doctor.
It is highly unsafe in pregnancy and can seriously harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are or plan to become pregnant.
It may pass into breast milk and could harm the baby, so it should not be used while breastfeeding.
Check with your doctor if you feel dizzy or unwell before driving.
It is generally safe in kidney disease when prescribed by a doctor.
It should not be used in active or severe liver disease.
Quick tips
- Take it regularly at the same time each day for steady benefit.
- Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness to your doctor promptly.
- Combine the medicine with a healthy diet, exercise and weight control.
- Your doctor may check liver tests and cholesterol levels from time to time.
- Do not stop the medicine without medical advice, even if your numbers improve.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Diphenylpyrroles |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | Cardiac |
| Action class | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) |
Frequently asked questions
What is Torvason 20mg used for?
It is used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
When should I take it?
Take it once daily at a consistent time. It works with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol while on this medicine?
Alcohol should be limited, as it may burden the liver. Discuss safe limits with your doctor.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
No. It is highly unsafe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
What if I get muscle pain?
Contact your doctor, as persistent muscle pain or weakness can be a sign that the dose or medicine needs review.