Dr. put me on Lipitor about 10 or more years ago because my chloresterol was high. It brought it down to normal right away. Just a tiny pill. I don't eat the junk food like I used to. But I guess once your start the Lipitor, you aren't supposed to stop it. Pill is so tiny, I've lost it several times - usually find it days later on the floor. No way am I taking anything that falls on the floor.