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Lipitor is a brand-name drug containing the active drug atorvastatin, which is classified as a statin. It is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, including LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides, and to raise HDL ("good" cholesterol).
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It is also used to treat the symptoms of high cholesterol and to lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.
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Summary
LIPITOR is a prescription medicine that lowers cholesterol in the blood. It lowers the LDL-C ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides in your blood. It can raise your HDL-C ("good" cholesterol) as well. LIPITOR is for adults and children over 10 whose cholesterol does not come down enough with exercise and a low-fat diet alone.
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Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL , triglycerides ) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood . It belongs to a group of drugs known as " statins ." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver
Lipitor Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures ... - WebMD
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Lipitor is a brand-name drug that contains the active drug atorvastatin, which is classified as a statin. It can cause mild or serious side effects, such as nausea, joint pain, muscle pain, upper respiratory infections, and liver damage. Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, joint pain, muscle pain, upper respiratory infections, and liver damage, while more serious side effects include liver damage, fatigue, nausea, and jaundice.
Lipitor: Side effects, generic, dosage, uses, and more - Medical News Today
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Summary
Lipitor is a prescription medicine used to lower blood levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein , or LDL ), to increase levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL ), and to lower triglycerides and to treat the symptoms of high cholesterol ( hyperlipidemia ) and to lower the risk of stroke , heart
Lipitor: For Lower Stroke Risk, Uses, Dosage, Side Effects ... - RxList
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