Atorvastatin is recommended to take half a tablet per day, not every other day, but the specific dosage should follow the doctor’s instructions, the professional doctor according to the actual situation of the patient. The main effect of atorvastatin is to inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol, and the appropriate dosage should be chosen according to the characteristics of the patient’s blood lipids and under the guidance of the physician. Atorvastatin is recommended to be taken consistently on a daily basis in order to maintain a stable concentration of the required amount within the bloodstream to sustain the lipid-lowering effect. Every other day may lead to fluctuations in blood concentration, resulting in a decrease in the efficacy of lipid-lowering drugs. Atorvastatin mainly inhibits cholesterol synthase, belongs to the western prescription drugs, the main indications are hypercholesterolemia and mixed hyperlipidemia, the adverse reactions of the drug are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, joint pain, there is stomach pain, etc. It is forbidden for the allergy to the drug components, the unexplained elevation of liver enzymes, and the patients with severe hepatic impaired function. Atorvastatin should be used under the guidance of a physician, choose the right dosage, and pay attention to possible adverse reactions to the drug during the course of taking it. If there is any discomfort, consult a doctor promptly.