what is lipitor
What is Lipitor? Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins.. Atorvastatin reduces levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Lipitor is used to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Lipitor is for use in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.