- Aug 03, 2011
My husband is 62 and he has been on lipitor for probably 8 years. Over the last couple of ...
Lipitor
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Lipitor?
Lipitor 10 mg Tab
Drug Name: ATORVASTATIN - ORAL
Other Brand Names: Lipitor
Uses: 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. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
Posts on Lipitor (195)
- Sep 25, 2010
Recently my doctor prescribed Lipitor for raising my HDL as it's been consistently a few po...
- Jul 20, 2010
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- Nov 02, 2011
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- Feb 27, 2010
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- Nov 25, 2009
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- Aug 17, 2009
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