| How does Atorvastatin improve the different types of cholesterol? What is Atorvastatin? How long does it take Atorvastatin to work? The following Information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. In medical studies of people with high cholesterol, Atorvastatin, taken once a day, had the following effects at doses of 10 to 80 mg: Lowered total cholesterol by 29-45%. Lowered LDL cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, by 39-60%. Increased HDL cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, by 5-9%. Lowered triglyceride levels by 19-37%. What is Atorvastatin? The International Network of Cholesterol Skeptic Here are the facts! Click on the blue arrows if you want the scientific evidence! What would I need to know about taking Atorvastatin? |