Atorvastatin is a medication primarily used to manage cholesterol and related cardiovascular risks. Here are three main things it’s used for:
- Lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol – Helps reduce the risk of plaque buildup in arteries.
- Raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol – Supports healthier lipid balance.
- Preventing heart disease and stroke – Used in people with high cardiovascular risk to reduce heart attacks, strokes, and related complications.
It belongs to the statin class of drugs, which work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase in the liver.
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