Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication primarily used to treat high cholesterol levels. However, it has also been studied for its effectiveness in treating hypertension. According to a press release from Pfizer [2], adding Lipitor early to effective blood pressure treatment provided a significant reduction in heart attacks or deaths from heart attacks over five years. The study found that the combination of Lipitor and blood pressure medication resulted in a 36% reduction in the risk of heart attacks or deaths from heart attacks compared to those taking only blood pressure medication.

While Lipitor is not typically prescribed as a first-line treatment for hypertension, it may be used in certain cases where a patient has both high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine [3] found that atorvastatin was effective in reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension and dyslipidemia. The study found that atorvastatin significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension, and that the reduction was greater in patients with higher baseline blood pressure levels.

It is important to note that Lipitor is not without potential side effects, including muscle pain, liver damage, and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes [1]. Patients should always consult with their healthcare provider before starting any new medication, including Lipitor, and should be monitored regularly for potential side effects.

In conclusion, while Lipitor is primarily used to treat high cholesterol levels, it may also be effective in reducing the risk of heart attacks or deaths from heart attacks in patients with hypertension when used in combination with blood pressure medication. Additionally, recent research suggests that atorvastatin may be effective in reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension and dyslipidemia. However, patients should always consult with their healthcare provider before starting any new medication and should be monitored regularly for potential side effects.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/adding_lipitor_early_to_effective_blood_pressure_treatment_provided_a_significant_reduction_in_heart_attacks_or_deaths_from_heart_attacks_over_five_years
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8109721/