Lipitor Uses

Lipitor uses include treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Lipitor is also used to prevent cardiovascular disease in people with multiple risk factors for heart disease. At this time, there are no known "off-label" Lipitor uses. Lipitor has been approved for treating high cholesterol in children from 10 to 17 years of age.

 

An Overview of Lipitor Uses

 Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium) is a medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. These Lipitor uses include:
 
High Cholesterol or Triglycerides Treatment
Doctors prescribe Lipitor to treat high cholesterol in people who cannot lower cholesterol through lifestyle changes alone. Lipitor can lower total cholesterol and LDL ("bad cholesterol") and increase HDL ("good cholesterol"). Lipitor can also lower triglyceride levels in the blood.
 
Prevention of Heart and Blood Vessel Disease
Healthcare providers also prescribe Lipitor to reduce the chances of people with multiple heart disease risk factors developing coronary heart disease. Lipitor has been shown to decrease the chances of:
 
Doctors may recommend Lipitor for people with type 2 diabetes and other risk factors for heart disease.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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