That’s why treatment is often about reducing future cardiovascular risk, rather than making an immediate symptom disappear.
Feeling well therefore doesn’t necessarily mean the medication is no longer needed.
How Does Atorvastatin Work?
Your liver produces cholesterol through several biochemical steps.
Atorvastatin blocks an enzyme involved in that process.
As the liver produces less cholesterol, it also becomes better able to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.
The result is generally lower LDL cholesterol and a reduced risk of plaque-related cardiovascular complications.
Atorvastatin can also lower triglycerides and may have a
modest effect on HDL cholesterol.
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How Is Atorvastatin Usually Taken?
Atorvastatin is generally taken once a day.
According to current NHS guidance, it can be taken with or without food, and taking it at approximately the same time each day can help maintain a consistent routine.
The appropriate dose depends on factors such as:
Why it was prescribed
