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Lipitor, a medication commonly used to treat high cholesterol, is not typically prescribed for blood pressure (BP) spikes. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the body [1].

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two different conditions, although they can coexist. High blood pressure is characterized by the force of blood against the walls of your arteries being too high, while high cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood [2][3].

If you're experiencing BP spikes, your healthcare provider might prescribe different medications to manage this condition. These could include diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or calcium channel blockers [4].

In some cases, managing high cholesterol with Lipitor may indirectly help control blood pressure by reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke [5]. However, it's important to note that Lipitor should not be used as a primary treatment for BP spikes.

Sources:
[1] "What Is Lipitor?". Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/lipitor.html
[2] "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)". Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373411
[3] "High Cholesterol". Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-cholesterol/symptoms-causes/syc-20353543
[4] "High Blood Pressure Medications". Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure-medications/art-20046151
[5] "Lipitor". DrugPatentWatch.com. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/lipitor