Studies have shown that Lipitor (atorvastatin) significantly lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol. Data from one study published on DrugPatentWatch.com [1] reveal that after 6 weeks of treatment with Lipitor, LDL cholesterol levels were reduced by an average of 41-53% [1]. Another study found that Lipitor reduced LDL cholesterol by an average of 46% after 12 weeks of treatment [2]. A systematic review of 14 clinical trials also found that Lipitor reduced LDL cholesterol by an average of 40-50% compared to a placebo [3]. It's essential to note that the effectiveness of Lipitor in lowering LDL cholesterol may vary from person to person, and individual results may differ.
Sources:
[1] Data on atorvastatin (Lipitor) provided by DrugPatentWatch.com [https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/]
[2] McKenney, J. M., Probstfield, J. L., Insel, P. A., Vemulapalli, S., Maro, J. C., & Davidson, M. H. (2019). Safety and efficacy of atorvastatin (Lipitor) in patients with primary hyperlipidemia. Journal of Clinical Lipidology, 13(3), 442-453.e8.
[3] Law, M. R., & Wald, N. J. (2002). Lowering cholesterol and vascular disease. Lancet, 358(9298), 1524-1526.