Lipitor

American  

[lip-i-tawr] / ˈlɪp ɪˌtɔr /

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of atorvastatin.

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Example Sentences

Statins, like Lipitor and Zocor, emerged as powerful antidotes starting in the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Q: My doctor prescribed Lipitor when it was a hot drug for lowering cholesterol.

From Seattle Times

Statin pills like Lipitor and Crestor – or their cheap generic equivalents – are the mainstay for lowering LDL cholesterol and preventing heart disease or treating those who already have it.

From Seattle Times

Examples of small molecule drugs now on the market include blood pressure medicines, cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor, and aspirin.

From Washington Times

In any event, enjoy your latkes and don’t forget to take your daily dose of Lipitor.

From Washington Post