Atorvastatin 10mg
The lowest strength and a common starting dose. Often used to help prevent a first heart attack or stroke.
Brands: Lipitor, Zarator
Cholesterol care · Prescription medicine
Atorvastatin in Malaysia
A prescription medicine that lowers LDL cholesterol, available as Lipitor and Zarator in 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg. Dispensed by a licensed Malaysian pharmacy.
Choose a brand
Both contain the same active ingredient. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise which brand suits you.
Choose a strength
Your doctor sets your strength. Take the strength on your prescription.
Choose a quantity
1 box · 30 tablets · about 1 month
Total for 1 box
Price RM129, was RM161, save 20%
No prescription yet?
Speak to a licensed doctor by video for RM1. They'll review your health and cholesterol results and prescribe atorvastatin only if it's suitable for you.
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Written by
Dr Brian Lopez
Head of Clinical Operations, 10+ years experience
Medically reviewed by
Dr Anish Kumar
Chronic Care Physician, 10+ years experience
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Atorvastatin price in Malaysia
Prices for one box of 30 tablets (about one month). Lipitor and Zarator contain the same active ingredient.
Doctor consultation RM1 is included with your order.
What is atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine used to lower LDL cholesterol, often called "bad" cholesterol, in your blood. It belongs to a group of medicines called statins.
It works in your liver, where it blocks an enzyme your body uses to make cholesterol. With less cholesterol being made, your liver takes more LDL out of your bloodstream. Over time, this helps lower your chance of a heart attack or stroke, alongside healthy eating, regular activity and not smoking.
In Malaysia, doctors prescribe atorvastatin based on your overall heart risk, not only your cholesterol number. Your age, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and family history all count. That's why a doctor needs to assess you before you start.
Results and side effects vary from person to person.
At a glance
- Active ingredient
- Atorvastatin (as atorvastatin calcium)
- Also known as
- 阿托伐他汀
- Medicine group
- Statin
- Brands at Hello Doktor
- Lipitor, Zarator
- Strengths
- 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
- How often
- Once a day, any time of day
- Prescription
- Required in Malaysia (Group B Poison)
Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg
Atorvastatin dosage comes in four strengths, grouped by how strongly they lower LDL cholesterol. Your doctor chooses the strength that suits your heart risk and cholesterol target.
Moderate intensity
Lowers LDL by a moderate amount
Atorvastatin 20mg
Used when overall heart risk is higher, or as a step up from 10mg if cholesterol is still above target.
Brands: Lipitor, Zarator
High intensity
Lowers LDL the most
Atorvastatin 40mg
Often prescribed after a heart attack or stroke, or for very high heart risk, such as diabetes with other risk factors.
Brands: Lipitor, Zarator
Atorvastatin 80mg
The highest strength, usually for established heart or blood vessel disease. Your doctor will monitor you more closely.
Lipitor only
What your doctor looks at
- Your heart risk
- Your LDL cholesterol target
- Other health conditions
- Follow-up blood tests
Never change your dose without speaking to your doctor. Results and side effects vary from person to person.
Lipitor and Zarator: brands and specifications
Lipitor is the originator brand of atorvastatin and Zarator is a generic. Both are made by Viatris and registered with Malaysia's National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), which checks medicines for quality, safety and efficacy.
Lipitor
Originator brand
- Strengths
- 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
- Form
- Tablet
- Pack
- 30 tablets (3 strips of 10)
- Manufacturer
- Viatris Pharmaceuticals LLC
Full specifications
- Active ingredient
- Atorvastatin calcium
- Manufacturer address
- Viatris Pharmaceuticals LLC, KM 1.9, Road 689, Vega Baja, PR 00693, Puerto Rico, USA
- Product registration holder
- Viatris Sdn. Bhd., 15-03 & 15-04, Level 15, Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Uptown, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- MAL registration number
- 10mg: MAL20034210ARZ20mg: MAL20034211ARZ40mg: MAL20034212ARZ80mg: MAL20040226ARZ
- Classification
- Prescription medicine (Group B Poison)
- Storage
- Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Source: NPRA Quest3+ (opens in new tab)
From RM129
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Zarator
Generic
- Strengths
- 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Pack
- 30 tablets (3 strips of 10)
- Manufacturer
- Viatris Pharmaceuticals LLC
Full specifications
- Active ingredient
- Atorvastatin calcium
- Manufacturer address
- Viatris Pharmaceuticals LLC, KM 1.9, Road 689, Vega Baja, PR 00693, Puerto Rico, USA
- Product registration holder
- Mylan Healthcare Sdn. Bhd. (a Viatris company), 15-03 & 15-04, Level 15, Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Uptown, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- MAL registration number
- 10mg: MAL10100166ARZ20mg: MAL10100167ARZ40mg: MAL10110007ARZ
- Classification
- Prescription medicine (Group B Poison)
- Storage
- Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Source: NPRA Quest3+ (opens in new tab)
From RM53
View ZaratorSwitching between brands should only be done with your doctor's or pharmacist's advice.
HOW IT WORKS
How to get atorvastatin through Hello Doktor
Choose where you are today to see your steps.
2 MIN
Choose your brand and strength
- Pick Lipitor or Zarator and your dose.
- Have your current prescription ready.
AT CHECKOUT
Doctor checks your prescription
- Doctor consultation RM1 included.
- Your doctor confirms the medicine is still right for you.
TO YOUR DOOR
Delivered from a licensed pharmacy
- Dispensed by a licensed Malaysian pharmacy.
- Sent straight to your door.
Every individual is different. Your doctor will advise what is suitable for you.
How to take atorvastatin
Daily routine
- Take one tablet once a day, at any time of day.
- Pick a time you'll remember and keep it consistent.
- Swallow it whole with water, with or without food.
- Keep taking it even when you feel well. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms.
If you miss a dose
- Take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose.
- If it is, skip the missed dose.
- Never take two doses to make up for a missed one.
Food, drink and follow-up
- Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice.
- Keep alcohol within recommended limits.
- Your doctor will usually check your cholesterol and liver blood tests 4 to 12 weeks after you start or change dose, then as advised.
- Atorvastatin works best alongside healthy eating, regular activity and not smoking.
Atorvastatin side effects
Most people take atorvastatin without problems. Like all medicines, it can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Side effects vary from person to person, and many settle as your body gets used to the medicine.
Common side effects
- Cold-like symptoms, such as a runny or blocked nose or sore throat
- Nosebleeds
- Headache
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Indigestion, diarrhoea or wind
- Muscle or joint aches
- Higher blood sugar levels
Tell your doctor if any of these bother you or don't go away.
When to get medical help
Stop taking atorvastatin and contact a doctor straight away if you have:
- Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially with a fever, tiredness or dark urine
- Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, or pale stools
- Severe stomach pain
- A cough that won't go away with shortness of breath
Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash.
Who should not take atorvastatin
- People who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- People with active liver disease or unexplained raised liver blood tests
- Anyone who has had an allergic reaction to atorvastatin or any of the tablet's ingredients
Tell your doctor before starting if you
- Have kidney problems
- Have an underactive thyroid
- Have diabetes
- Drink more alcohol than recommended
- Are over 70
- Have had muscle problems with a statin before
Medicines and foods to check with your doctor
Some medicines can raise the level of atorvastatin in your blood and increase the chance of side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take:
- Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin or erythromycin
- Certain antifungals, such as itraconazole
- Fusidic acid
- Ciclosporin
- Gemfibrozil or other fibrates
- Some medicines for HIV or hepatitis C
- Colchicine
- Herbal remedies such as St John's wort
Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice while taking atorvastatin.
This is not a complete list. Read the patient information leaflet in your pack, and ask your pharmacist if you're unsure.
Atorvastatin compared with rosuvastatin and simvastatin
All three are statins and work the same way. They differ mainly in strengths and when you take them.
Shared by all three
- Statin
- Once a day
- Prescription only
Atorvastatin
This page- Strengths
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 40mg
- 80mg
- When to take
- Any time of day
- Strengths
- 5mg
- 10mg
- 20mg
- When to take
- Any time of day
- Strengths
- 10mg
- 20mg
- 40mg
- When to take
- Usually in the evening
Your doctor will choose with you based on your cholesterol, heart risk and other medicines. Every individual is different. Your doctor will advise what is suitable for you.
Atorvastatin questions, answered by our doctors
Answers written and checked by Malaysian doctors.
- Written byDr Brian LopezHead of Clinical Operations, 10+ years experience
- Medically reviewed byDr Anish KumarChronic Care Physician, 10+ years experience
About atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart attack and stroke. Doctors prescribe it for people with high cholesterol, for people with heart or blood vessel disease, and for people whose overall heart risk is raised, for example because of diabetes. It works best alongside healthy eating, activity and not smoking.
Lipitor is a brand of atorvastatin. Atorvastatin is the active ingredient, and Lipitor is the original brand name. Other registered brands in Malaysia, such as Zarator, contain the same active ingredient.
Both contain atorvastatin and are made by Viatris. Lipitor is the originator brand and Zarator is a generic. They differ in tablet coating, appearance and price. Zarator comes in 10mg, 20mg and 40mg, while Lipitor also comes in 80mg. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before switching between brands.
Price and buying
At Hello Doktor, a box of 30 tablets costs RM53 to RM79 for Zarator and RM129 to RM179 for Lipitor, depending on strength.
No. Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine in Malaysia. If you don't have a prescription, you can speak to a licensed doctor by video for RM1. They'll check whether atorvastatin is suitable and prescribe it if it is.
Doses
Both are moderate-intensity doses. 10mg is a common starting dose, and 20mg is used when your heart risk is higher or your cholesterol needs a bigger reduction to reach your target. Your doctor decides which strength you need.
Yes. Atorvastatin 40mg and 80mg are high-intensity doses. They're usually prescribed for people who have had a heart attack or stroke, or who have very high heart risk. Your doctor will monitor you with blood tests.
You can take atorvastatin at any time of day, with or without food. What matters most is taking it at the same time every day so you don't forget.
Side effects and safety
The most common are cold-like symptoms, headache, nausea, digestive upset, and muscle or joint aches. Many settle with time. Contact a doctor straight away if you have unexplained muscle pain or weakness, dark urine, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Yes, muscle aches can happen. Most are mild, but rarely statins cause serious muscle damage. Stop taking it and contact a doctor straight away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially with a fever or dark urine.
You can usually drink alcohol in moderation. Heavy drinking increases the chance of liver problems, so keep within recommended limits and tell your doctor if you drink regularly.
Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice. It can raise the level of atorvastatin in your blood and increase the chance of side effects.
No. Don't take atorvastatin if you're pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking it, stop and speak to your doctor.
Treatment
Atorvastatin starts lowering cholesterol within a few weeks. Your doctor will usually recheck your blood 4 to 12 weeks after you start or change dose. How much your cholesterol changes varies from person to person.
Most people take atorvastatin long term, because cholesterol usually rises again when you stop. Don't stop taking it without speaking to your doctor.
Neither is better for everyone. Both are effective statins, and the right choice depends on your cholesterol, your heart risk, other medicines you take and how you respond. Your doctor will choose with you.
Based on Malaysian clinical practice guidelines and registered product information. Reviewed at least every six months.
For general information only. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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Sources and references
- Ministry of Health Malaysia. Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Dyslipidaemia 2017 (5th Edition). View source (opens in new tab)
- Ministry of Health Malaysia. Clinical Practice Guidelines: Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease 2017.
- National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA). Quest3+ product registration search. View source (opens in new tab)
- Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP): Lipitor and Zarator.
- Grundy SM, et al. 2018 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol. Circulation. 2019;139:e1082-e1143.
- Mach F, et al. 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias. European Heart Journal. 2020;41:111-188.
- NHS. Atorvastatin. View source (opens in new tab)
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