Lipidor

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Lipitor? Lipidor is a common misspelling of Lipitor.

If you have high cholesterol or high triglycerides, your healthcare provider may prescribe Lipitor^® (atorvastatin calcium). This prescription medication is also approved to prevent heart and blood vessel disease. As part of a class of drugs known as statin medications, Lipitor works by blocking a particular enzyme, called HMG-CoA reductase, that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. This medication comes in tablet form, and is usually taken once a day. Seek immediate medical attention if you overdose on Lipitor.

(Click Lipitor for the complete eMedTV article, which takes a detailed look at dosing, side effects, and available strengths -- as well as conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before taking the medicine. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)