There is no evidence or information available to suggest that Lipitor, a medication used to lower cholesterol levels, should be taken at a specific time after exercising. Lipitor should be taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider, typically once daily, with or without food [1].
However, it is important to note that exercise can have an impact on heart rate recovery, which is the time it takes for the heart to return to its resting rate after exercise. According to HealthCentral, a healthy heart rate recovery is generally considered to be a decrease of 15-25 beats per minute within the first minute after stopping exercise [2]. Monitoring heart rate recovery can be a useful tool in assessing cardiovascular fitness and overall health.
In terms of the effects of exercise on cholesterol levels, a study published in the Journal of Lipids and Health Diseases found that regular exercise can help to improve lipid profiles, including reducing LDL cholesterol (often referred to as "bad" cholesterol) and increasing HDL cholesterol (often referred to as "good" cholesterol) [3]. However, it is important to note that the effects of exercise on cholesterol levels may vary depending on individual factors such as age, sex, and genetics.
In summary, there is no specific recommendation for when to take Lipitor in relation to exercise. Lipitor should be taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider. Regular exercise can have positive effects on heart rate recovery and cholesterol levels, but the specifics of these effects may vary depending on individual factors.
Sources:
[1] DrugPatentWatch. Lipitor. Retrieved from https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] HealthCentral. How to Calculate Heart Rate Recovery After Exercise. Retrieved from https://www.healthcentral.com/fitness-and-exercise/how-to-calculate-heart-rate-recovery-after-exercise
[3] Ghanbari-Niaki, A., & Kraemer, R. R. (2012). Exercise training and blood lipid profiles. Journal of Lipids and Health Diseases, 11, 33. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-11-33. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3463373/.