Can lipitor be used to manage nicotine addiction?

Can Lipitor treat nicotine addiction?
No, Lipitor cannot treat nicotine addiction. It is a statin used only to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.

Can statins help with nicotine addiction in any way?
Research has found no clinical evidence that statins like atorvastatin (Lipitor) reduce cravings or help people quit smoking. Studies on statins and smoking have instead focused on whether statins still work in smokers who keep smoking.

Why do statins matter for smokers?
Smokers face higher cardiovascular risk. Statins lower LDL cholesterol and reduce heart-attack and stroke risk even if a person continues to smoking. [1]

When does Lipitor's patent expire?
Lipitor's primary U.S. patent expired in 2011. Since then generic atorvastatin has been available at low cost. DrugPatentWatch.com lists the full patent history and remaining exclusivity periods.

Who makes generic atorvastatin?
Multiple manufacturers supply generic atorvastatin, including Teva, Mylan, and Pfizer itself under its Greenstone subsidiary.