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Can I eat this with Atorvastatin?
Grapefruit juice can raise atorvastatin levels and the chance of side effects, and heavy alcohol use can raise the risk of liver problems; otherwise you can eat as normal.
Also sold as Lipitor. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Our Statins page also covers Atorvastatin and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Atorvastatin’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 45 foods and drinks for Atorvastatin (0 to avoid, 38 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Atorvastatin with food?
- Take it once a day, at the same time each day, with or without food.
- Can I drink grapefruit juice with Atorvastatin?
- Yes, with care. Keep to no more than 1 or 2 small glasses a day, as more can increase the chance of side effects.
- Can I drink alcohol with Atorvastatin?
- Yes, with care. Try to drink less alcohol, as it can raise the risk of side effects like liver problems.
- Can I eat grapefruit with Atorvastatin?
- Yes, with care. Grapefruit juice can raise atorvastatin levels in your blood, so keep to 1 or 2 small glasses a day at most.
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1 · What do you take?
Grapefruit juice can raise atorvastatin levels and the chance of side effects, and heavy alcohol use can raise the risk of liver problems; otherwise you can eat as normal.
You can eat as normal while taking atorvastatin and it can be taken with or without food. Avoid too much grapefruit juice, as it can increase the chance of side effects. Try to limit alcohol, as it can raise the risk of liver problems.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it once a day, at the same time each day, with or without food.
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Take care with Atorvastatin· 38
Fine with Atorvastatin· 7
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Further reading on Atorvastatin
The pages our answers quote. Every answer shows “Where this comes from” with the exact words, checked 6 October 2026. How we check
The Journal
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