Atorvastatin Gluten Free

I have celiac disease and want to know if Atorvastatin is gluten free. Thanks

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The composition of inactive ingredients can really depend upon each manufacturer of Atorvastatin. Some may or may not contain any gluten, but if you know the marking or imprint on your tablet, it should be possible to find a list of the ingredients. Any additional details on the pill's physical properties (i.e. shape, color) would also be good to have as well.

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I am a celiac and also take atorvastatin It is white and oval with MX on front and A15 on back. Dont know if that is enough info to b able to tell me. Thanxs

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No this was not helpful, the question was simple, does it contain gluten yes or no

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The atorvastatin I have is white and imprinted with RDY- manufacturer is Dr. Reddy's

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I have celiac disease and diabetes (A1C 5.8) I was diagnosed with high cholesterol with Ldl at 110. Prescribed Lipitor 10mg. Been having celiac flare ups and was wondering if the Lipitor is causing this. So worried about side effects.

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Is atorvastatin tab 40mg from mylan gluten free? I have celiac disease.

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I am also taking Altovista 10 it's a triangular shaped beige pill is it gluten-free or not?

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I take Atorvastatin; MFG: Apotex. Is this gluten free??

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It has been confirmed from different sources that it will mess with your thyroid.

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Re: David (# 1)

Is APO A10 gluten free?

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Re: Bonnie (# 2)

MX A15 is Atorvastatin manufactured by Mylan (NDC 51079-409). It appears to be gluten free, as it is listed as containing the inactive ingredients:

- Anhydrous Lactose
- Sodium Carbonate
- Silicon Dioxide
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Type H)
- Magnesium Stearate
- Cellulose, Microcrystalline
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Talc
- Titanium Dioxide
- Xanthan Gum
- Arginine
- Lecithin, Soybean

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Re: Ginny (# 4)

Dr Reddy Atorvastatin appears to be gluten free. (White tablet with RDY 121, NDC 55111-121).

Inactive ingredients:

- Crospovidone
- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
- Lactose Monohydrate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Methyl Alcohol
- Cellulose, Microcrystalline
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Methylene Chloride
- Polyethylene Glycols
- Titanium Dioxide
- Hypromelloses

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Re: Connie (# 10)

(and Joseph # 8)

APO A10 is Atorvastatin 10 mg by Apotex (NDC 60505-2578 among others). Appears to be gluten free.

Inactive Ingredients:

- Calcium Acetate
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Sodium Carbonate
- Cellulose, Microcrystalline
- Magnesium Stearate
- Silicon Dioxide
- Hypromelloses
- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
- Polyethylene Glycol 8000
- Titanium Dioxide

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Re: K (# 3)

It's not a simple yes or no. Atorvastatin is made by many different companies, each using their own combination of inactive ingredients. Do some research before being so critical. David is completely right in what he said.

To anyone else reading this - if you want to know whether your prescription is gluten free, you can't simply ask if the drug itself is gluten free. You need to be more specific as to exactly which tablets you have (shape, color, inscriptions, ndc code if possible).

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Markings SG 153

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Re: Richard (# 15)

Assuming that you have the yellow tablets with that marking? That's Atorvastatin 20 mg from ScieGen Pharmaceuticals (NDC 50228-153)

Inactive Ingredients:

- Anhydrous Lactose
- Silicon Dioxide
- Copovidone K25-31
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Magnesium Stearate
- Mannitol
- Cellulose, Microcrystalline
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium Carbonate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Egg Phospholipids
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Talc
- Xanthan Gum
- Ferric Oxide Yellow

Correct me if I'm wrong, but those don't appear to be gluten containing ingredients above.

Ref: DailyMed

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I had a horrible reaction to my first med so doctor just switched me to Lipitor. Pharmacy gave me the generic even though I was told I wasn’t getting it and I can’t find anything that says it doesn’t contain gluten. Maybe you can help? It’s atorvastatin 10mg tab and it’s made by Teva … I keep hearing bad things about that supplier. Ugh

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Re: Lori (# 17)

Atorvastatin 10 mg from Teva is reportedly a white oval tablet inscribed TV 5056 (NDC 0093-5056). Is that what you have? If so, the inactive ingredients are listed as:

- Calcium Carbonate
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (200000 Mw)
- Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s)
- Lactose Monohydrate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Polyethylene Glycol 6000
- Polysorbate 80
- Talc
- Titanium Dioxide

Ref: DailyMed

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Re: Roy (# 18)

Yes … that is what I have . Super nervous to start taking it again after my first bad experience. Fingers crossed !

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Re: Lori (# 19)

Good luck, I hope that it works out well for you!

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Re: Bill (# 25)

White tablets with TV 5058 are actually reported to contain 40 mg of Atorvastatin (NDC 0093-5058). It appears to be gluten free, as the inactive ingredients listed are:

- Calcium Carbonate
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (200000 Mw)
- Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s)
- Lactose Monohydrate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Polyethylene Glycol 6000
- Polysorbate 80
- Talc
- Titanium Dioxide

Ref: DailyMed

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Re: David (# 1)

I am gluten intolerant and take 20 mg of Atorvastatin. White oval shape one side has TV written on it the other side has 5058 written on it. Does it contain gluten?

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Re: Chrystal (# 23)

That sounds like it could be a different medication. Any chance you can share the NDC # from your prescription? That could help to look up the specific drug label which should list the inactive ingredients.

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Re: Roy (# 22)

Yes, only c2 on the pill

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Re: Chrystal (# 21)

Dr Reddy's Atorvastatin should be inscribed RDY 122 and be labeled under NDC 55111-122. Are you sure your pill only has C2 on it?

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=901550e6-22be-68c9-eb86-f85a9c9dd998

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I have Dr. Reddy's Atorvastatin 20 mg. with c2 on the white oval pill. I am celiac and need to know if these are gluten free

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