Atorvastatin is a synthetic statin drug that belongs to the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor class. These medications work by blocking the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the ...

Atorvastatin has better cholesterol-lowering effects than simvastatin. Common side effects of both medications include muscle pain in both sides of the legs, arms, and back.

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 ...

A new heart risk model had raised questions about who should take statins. A new study to "right-size" yields a similar ...

With all the discussion about generic Lipitor this week here's one thought that deserves some consideration: the saga of Lipitor is the best case yet for the defense of the pharmaceutical industry ...

Provocative data from an analysis of PROVE IT-TIMI 22 have shown that patients who achieve low levels of CRP have better clinical outcomes at all levels of achieved LDL cholesterol, but the best ...

Published: August 2006 Atorvastatin is safe and effective for dyslipidemic patients with NAFLD Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology 3, 420–421 (2006) Cite this article ...