Atorvastatin, also known as Lipitor, is a medicine that helps people who have a problem with their cholesterol. Cholesterol is something that our bodies make, but sometimes we make too much of it. When we have too much cholesterol, it can be bad for our health. Atorvastatin helps to lower the amount of cholesterol in our bodies. It is like a superhero that fights the bad cholesterol and keeps our bodies healthy. Doctors give Lipitor to people who need it, and it helps them feel better.