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Lipitor's generic name is atorvastatin. Two generic drugmakers, Ranbaxy and Watson, can start selling generic atorvastatin in the U.S. right away. Due to complex generic drug laws, other generic drugmakers will have to wait 180 days, until May 2012, to offer their own generic versions of Lipitor.
Note: This document contains side effect information about atorvastatin. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Lipitor. For the Consumer. Applies to atorvastatin: oral tablet. Along with its needed effects, atorvastatin (the active ingredient contained in Lipitor) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.