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Based on the information available, there are no significant interactions between Lipitor (atorvastatin) and avocados that would cause concern. However, it is always important to consult with a healthcare provider or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Lipitor is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels, and avocados are a nutritious fruit known for their healthy fats. According to DrugPatentWatch.com, there are no known interactions between atorvastatin and avocados. Additionally, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's "About Herbs" database and the US National Library of Medicine's DailyMed database do not list any interactions between atorvastatin and avocados.
It is worth noting that, in general, grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications, including some statins, by affecting how the body metabolizes the drug. However, avocados are not known to have the same interaction as grapefruit.
In summary, based on the available information, there are no known interactions between Lipitor (atorvastatin) and avocados. However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare provider or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Sources:
* DrugPatentWatch.com: <
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/atorvastatin>
* Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center "About Herbs": <
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs>
* US National Library of Medicine DailyMed: <
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=atorvastatin>