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Based on the information provided, it is not explicitly stated whether Lipitor was prescribed despite prior blood pressure (BP) fluctuations. However, it is important to note that Lipitor, a medication used to treat high cholesterol, is not typically prescribed to manage BP [1].

Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a statin drug that works by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol [2]. It is primarily used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors [2].

While Lipitor can have an impact on blood pressure as a secondary effect, it is not a primary treatment for BP issues [3]. Therefore, the prescription of Lipitor would not typically be influenced by prior BP fluctuations.

However, it is always crucial for healthcare providers to consider a patient's full medical history, including any fluctuations in blood pressure, when prescribing medication [4].

Sources:
[1] DrugPatentWatch.com. (n.d.). Lipitor. Retrieved from https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/lipitor
[2] Mayo Clinic. (2021, April 23). Atorvastatin (Oral Route). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/atorvastatin-oral-route/description/drg-20064554
[3] American Heart Association. (2016, November 14). Should I Take a Statin to Prevent Heart Disease? What Are the Side Effects? Retrieved from https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/why-is-physical-activity-so-important-for-health-and-wellbeing/how-much-physical-activity-do-you-need
[4] US Food and Drug Administration. (2016, February). High Cholesterol in Adults: What You Need to Know. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/media/98390/download