Experts say the generic drug will be just as effective at half the cost. Nov. 29, 2011— -- Angus Hepburn, of Beacon, N.Y., has been taking Lipitor, a cholesterol-lowering drug, since 2009, after ...

Atorvastatin interacts with several medications, including certain antibiotics, birth control pills, and other cholesterol-lowering drugs like niacin. These interactions can increase the risk of ...

Atorvastatin is a generic prescription drug that’s used to lower cholesterol and lower risk of stroke and serious heart problems. Atorvastatin comes as an oral tablet. Atorvastatin is used along with ...

lower cholesterol levels in adults and some children reduce the risk of heart and blood vessel problems caused by high cholesterol, such as heart attack and stroke, in adults reduce the need for ...

What is Atorvastatin Used for? Atorvastatin belongs to a class of drugs termed “statins”, which are competitive inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme (HMG-CoA) reductase – an enzyme ...

Pfizer reportedly wants to sell non-prescription version of blockbuster drug. Aug. 4, 2011— -- Could the blockbuster cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor soon be available without a prescription?