Benefits of LIPITOR

LIPITOR Lowers Cholesterol

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.

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 Helps Protect the Heart

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.^†

LIPITOR Has an Excellent Safety Profile

LIPITOR is backed by more than 15 years of research. And LIPITOR has been studied in more than 400 ongoing and completed studies. These studies include over 80,000 patients.¹

LIPITOR Is Preferred

Three times more cardiologists surveyed would recommend LIPITOR to their own family members over other cholesterol-lowering medications.^‡

LIPITOR Offers Patient Support

My HeartWise^™ is a patient support program for people who take LIPITOR. It helps you achieve your cholesterol goals with valuable offers, tools, and education.

^†Risk factors include family history, high blood pressure, age, low HDL ("good" cholesterol), or smoking.
^‡Based on a response from 57 cardiologists in a Harris Interactive Survey of 489 physicians, sampled from the American Medical Association master file, conducted from April 2007-June 2007.

Reference:

1. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY.