How quickly did lipitor's relief follow meals?

Lipitor (atorvastatin) doesn’t give quick “relief” after meals. It lowers cholesterol over weeks.

- How fast you’ll see changes: LDL-C lowering can begin within 1–2 weeks after starting, with more noticeable changes by 4–6 weeks. Maximum effect or steady state is usually reached after several weeks of treatment.
- About meals: Atorvastatin can be taken with or without food, and meals don’t have a meaningful impact on its lipid-lowering effect. Take it at a time you can stick to consistently.

If you’re asking about symptom relief for something else (pain, etc.), Lipitor isn’t a pain-reliever and its benefits are measured in lipid numbers, not immediate symptoms. If you had a different context in mind, tell me and I can tailor the answer.