# What Is Atorvastatin and Why Is It Commonly Prescribed?
Atorvastatin is a prescription medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It belongs to a group of drugs called statins. š What does atorvastatin do? Atorvastatin works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your liver produces. In particular, it helps lower: LDL (“bad”) cholesterol Triglycerides (a type of …










