Lipitor is a prescription medicine used to treat high cholesterol levels and to prevent heart disease. Lipitor belongs to a group of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. Lipitor works by blocking the production of cholesterol in the body.
This medication comes in tablet form and is usually taken once a day, with or without food.
Common side effects of Lipitor include diarrhea, upset stomach, and muscle and joint pain.
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