Lipitor

Lipitor is a brand name for the medication atorvastatin, which belongs to a class of drugs called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in patients who have high cholesterol. Lipitor works by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that is responsible for producing cholesterol. It is typically prescribed along with a healthy diet and exercise to help manage cholesterol levels.