Based on the information provided, it is not explicitly stated whether cholesterol levels were monitored to adjust Lipitor therapy. However, it is generally recommended that cholesterol levels be monitored during statin therapy, including Lipitor, to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the treatment [1].
Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease [2]. The drug works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that is needed to make cholesterol [2].
According to DrugPatentWatch.com, Lipitor was first approved by the FDA in 1996 and its patent expired in 2011 [3]. Since then, generic versions of atorvastatin have become available, making the treatment more accessible and affordable for patients [3].
In summary, while the information provided does not explicitly state whether cholesterol levels were monitored to adjust Lipitor therapy, it is a recommended practice during statin therapy. Lipitor is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease, and its patent expired in 2011.
Sources:
* [1] American Heart Association. (2021). Statins. <https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/statins-the-treatment-of-high-cholesterol>
* [2] Mayo Clinic. (2021). Atorvastatin (Oral Route). <https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/atorvastatin-oral-route/description/drg-20063054>
* [3] DrugPatentWatch.com. (2021). Atorvastatin. <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/atorvastatin>