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Yes, there are alternative medications to Lipitor (atorvastatin) for managing cholesterol levels. While Lipitor is a widely prescribed statin drug for treating high cholesterol, other medications from various drug classes can also be used to manage cholesterol levels. Some of these alternatives include:

1. Other Statins:
- Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
- Simvastatin (Zocor)
- Pravastatin (Pravachol)
- Fluvastatin (Lescol)
- Pitavastatin (Livalo)

2. Bile Acid Sequestrants:
- Cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran)
- Colesevelam (Welchol)
- Colestipol (Colestid)

3. PCSK9 Inhibitors:
- Alirocumab (Praluent)
- Evolocumab (Repatha)

4. Fibrates:
- Fenofibrate (Tricor, Antara, Lipofen)
- Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

5. Nicotinic Acid (Niacin):
- Niaspan

6. Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
- Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa)

It is essential to consult a healthcare professional to determine the most suitable medication based on individual health conditions, potential interactions, and other factors.

Sources:
1. <https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/hmg-coa-reductase-inhibitors.html>
2. <https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol-medications/art-20046098>
3. <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/atorvastatin>