Atorvastatin (Lipitor): How It Works, How to Take It, and Side Effects | GoodRx

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin that lowers "bad" cholesterol, raises "good" cholesterol, lowers triglycerides (TG, also known as fats). In addition, it helps protect your heart and blood vessels. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is known as a moderate-to-high-intensity statin, meaning it lowers your cholesterol more so than many other statins. And as with all statins, atorvastatin (Lipitor) can cause rare, but serious side effects, such as liver problems or severe muscle pain. It's important that you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly in order to get the most benefits from this medication. Save on this medication: https://goodrx.co/AtorvastatinCoupon Learn more: https://goodrx.co/RxGuideAtorvastatin Go to https://goodrx.co/health for the answers you need from doctors, pharmacists, and journalists you can trust. Follow Us On Social: TikTok - https://goodrx.co/TikTok Instagram - https://goodrx.co/instagram Facebook - https://goodrx.co/Facebook Twitter - https://goodrx.co/Twitter #cholesterol #prescriptions #hearthealth