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Can lipitor replace bp meds?



Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the body [1]. According to the American Heart Association, combining drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol could do more to prevent stroke [2]. However, Lipitor is not a blood pressure medication and is not intended to replace blood pressure medications [3]. Lipitor works by blocking the production of cholesterol in the liver, which can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with high cholesterol [1]. Blood pressure medications, on the other hand, work by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with high blood pressure [2]. It is important to note that blood pressure and cholesterol are two separate health issues and require different medications for treatment. Therefore, Lipitor cannot replace blood pressure medications [3].

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://newsroom.heart.org/news/combining-drugs-that-lower-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol-could-do-more-to-prevent-stroke
[3] https://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=16892&Section=PPI



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