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Along with diet and exercise, Lipitor is proven to:
* Lower LDL ("bad" cholesterol) by 39%-60%
* Lower triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood) by 19%-37%
* Raise HDL ("good" cholesterol) by 5%-9%
* Average effects depending on dose
* Help protect the heart
* Has an excellent safety profile
Lipitor may start working within 2 weeks. At your next doctor's visit, your blood tests may show lower cholesterol numbers. When you begin to see these results, you'll feel more motivated. Motivation is key to making lifestyle changes. This should include exercising and eating healthier. All these changes put you on the path to better heart health.
Lipitor is clinically proven to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, certain kinds of heart surgeries, and chest pain in patients with several common risk factors for heart disease.
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