What Is Atorvastatin and Why Is It Commonly Prescribed?
Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It belongs to a group of medicines called statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors). It is commonly prescribed because it helps: Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol — the main type of cholesterol linked to plaque buildup in arteries. Reduce …









