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I have seen lipitor (atorvastatin) and plavix, what are these?
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Different uses: Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a "statin" - it is a high potency cholesterol lowering drug. Plavix is an anti-platelet drug. Platelets initiate clotting. Plavix is used to prevent clots on stents. and after recent heart attack or recent stroke.
Answered 11/28/2017
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