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Based on the information available, Lipitor and red wine do not have a similar effect on cholesterol. Lipitor, a prescription drug, is a statin that lowers cholesterol levels in the blood by reducing the production of cholesterol in the body and increasing the removal of LDL cholesterol from the blood [1]. On the other hand, red wine contains alcohol and antioxidants, such as flavonoids and resveratrol, which have been suggested to have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health [2]. However, the evidence for a direct cholesterol-lowering effect of red wine is limited and not well-established [3].

In summary, while both Lipitor and red wine have been associated with cardiovascular health, they have different mechanisms of action and their effects on cholesterol are not similar.

Sources:

[1] "Atorvastatin (Lipitor)" by Mayo Clinic, <https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/atorvastatin-oral-route/description/drg-20063001>.

[2] "Red wine and cardiovascular health" by Harvard Health Publishing, <https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/red-wine-and-cardiovascular-health>.

[3] "Red Wine and Cholesterol: What You Need to Know" by DrugPatentWatch, <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/red-wine-and-cholesterol/>.