How does the drug interact with Nialip 500 mg Tablet:
Combining atorvastatin with Nialip 500 mg Tablet may raise the risk of rhabdomyolysis, (an uncommon illness that leads to the destruction of skeletal muscle tissue). If you are elderly or have preexisting kidney disease, you may be at higher risk. This interaction is only relevant if you are taking large doses of Nialip 500 mg Tablet to treat high cholesterol. It does not apply if you are taking Nialip 500 mg Tablet in nutritional supplement amounts.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking atorvastatin and Nialip 500 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you happen to experience, unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, fever, dark coloured urine, light coloured stools, you are advised to seek immediate medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.