Lipitor is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the body, and it is not recommended to replace it with exercise alone. According to Drug Patent Watch [1], Lipitor contains atorvastatin, which is a type of medication called a statin. Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels by blocking an enzyme that produces cholesterol in the liver. While exercise can help to lower cholesterol levels, it is not a substitute for medication in people with high cholesterol.

A study published in the US National Library of Medicine [2] suggests that exercise can be beneficial in combination with medication for individuals with high cholesterol. The study found that a combination of statin therapy and exercise training resulted in a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels than either intervention alone. However, the study also noted that exercise alone did not significantly lower cholesterol levels.

Healthline [3] also supports the idea that exercise can be helpful in reducing cholesterol levels, but it emphasizes that medication is often necessary for individuals with high cholesterol. The article notes that lifestyle changes such as exercise and diet modifications can be effective in lowering cholesterol levels, but medication is often necessary for people with high cholesterol levels.

In conclusion, while exercise can be helpful in reducing cholesterol levels, it is not recommended to replace medication such as Lipitor. A combination of medication and lifestyle changes such as exercise and diet modifications may be the most effective approach for individuals with high cholesterol levels.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4679305/
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/statins-diet-exercise