THE PREPARATION DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED FOR
MEDICATION WITHOUT PARTICIPATION OF THE DOCTOR!

Therapeutic actions: Lipitor is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. Lipitor blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.

Contraindications and cautions: Alcohol and Sortis can both be damaging to the liver. Alcohol should be used only in moderation. Discuss the use of alcohol with your doctor so that the potential for liver problems can be determined.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Sortis. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

Adverse effects: The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Sortis and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
• decreased urine or rust-colored urine; or
• blurred vision.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Lipitor and talk to your doctor if you experience

• headache;
• upset stomach or flatulence; or
• a rash.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

Interactions:

Do not take Sortis without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
• gemfibrozil (Lopid), clofibrate (Atromid-S), or fenofibrate (Tricor);
• niacin (Nicolar, Nicobid, Slo-Niacin, others);
• erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin);
• cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);
• hormonal birth control (pills, patches, or implants); or
• an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox), fluconazole (Diflucan), or ketoconazole (Nizoral).