Lipitor is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the body. It works by inhibiting an enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol in the liver [2]. The drug patent watch website explains that Lipitor is typically prescribed in conjunction with a low-fat diet to reduce cholesterol levels [1]. According to WebMD, a low-fat diet can help improve the effectiveness of Lipitor by reducing the amount of cholesterol the body produces [2].

The FDA label for Lipitor provides additional information on how the medication interacts with low-fat diets. The label states that a low-fat diet should be followed before starting Lipitor and continued throughout treatment [3]. This is because a high-fat diet can decrease the effectiveness of Lipitor, while a low-fat diet can help improve its effectiveness [3]. The label also recommends that patients on Lipitor continue to follow a low-fat diet even if their cholesterol levels have improved [3].

In summary, Lipitor is often prescribed in conjunction with a low-fat diet to help reduce cholesterol levels in the body. A low-fat diet can help improve the effectiveness of Lipitor by reducing the amount of cholesterol the body produces. Patients on Lipitor should follow a low-fat diet before starting treatment and continue to do so throughout treatment to ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3330/lipitor-oral/details
[3] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020702s056lbl.pdf