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Atorvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Atorvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Approved uses for the drug include: 1  Lowering cholesterol in people with high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). 2  Atorvastatin can reduce total cholesterol, LDL ( bad cholesterol ), ApoB cholesterol (another type of bad cholesterol), and triglycerides, as well as raise HDL ( good cholesterol ).s a statin, this drug works by blocking an enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor Â®) is a prescription medication used to treat various conditions related to heart disease.