Why would a doctor prescribe atorvastatin?

Atorvastatin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. It’s a statin medication that’s approved to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk adults. You may be prescribed atorvastatin if you have an inherited type of high cholesterol, very high LDL cholesterol, and/or you're at high risk of having a heart attack or stroke. View original source