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Based on the information available, the length of time it takes for Lipitor to be eliminated from an individual's system can vary. Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The elimination half-life of Lipitor is approximately 14 hours [1], which means that it takes about 14 hours for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half. However, it is important to note that this does not mean that the drug is completely eliminated from the body in 14 hours.
In general, it takes about 5.5 half-lives for a drug to be eliminated from the body [2]. Therefore, it would take approximately 77 hours (or about 3.2 days) for Lipitor to be eliminated from the body.
However, it is important to note that this is just an estimate and individual factors such as age, liver function, and other health conditions can affect the elimination of Lipitor from the body.
In conclusion, it takes approximately 3.2 days for Lipitor to be eliminated from the body, but individual factors can affect this timeline.
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