How does Lipitor work?
Information reviewed July 24, 2026
Lipitor inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme the liver uses to produce cholesterol. By blocking this enzyme, less cholesterol is made, and the liver absorbs more LDL cholesterol from the blood, lowering overall cholesterol levels.
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