Ratings Summary for LIPITOR

Overall Patient opinion of LIPITOR: 1.9 (not satisfied)

(based on 1279 reviews ) (updated May 6, 2025)

Ratings by Age Group for LIPITOR
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

Patient Age Group	Number of Reviews	Average Rating
Pediatric (Under 18)
Age 18 to 24	4	1.5
Age 25 to 34	35	1.5
Age 35 to 44	179	2.1
Age 45 to 54	388	1.9
Age 55 to 64	391	1.8
Age 65 to 74	185	1.8
Age 75 and up	41	2.0

Ratings by Sex for LIPITOR
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

Patient Sex	Number of Reviews	Average Rating
Male	619	2.1389337641357
Female	619	1.82229402261712
Not Specified	35	2.28571428571429

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FDA Drug Safety Information for LIPITOR

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LIPITOR (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM): Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. FDA Approval Date: 2000-04-07 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)