{"id":51071,"date":"2022-05-05T14:19:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T18:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=51071"},"modified":"2026-01-05T19:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:53:51","slug":"atorvastatin-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/atorvastatin-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Atorvastatin alternatives: What can I take instead of atorvastatin?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed generic drug that lowers cholesterol levels and helps prevent heart attacks in at-risk patients. It belongs to a family of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, more commonly referred to as \u201c<\/span>statins<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>Though highly effective at reducing \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol), atorvastatin<\/span> may not work for everyone. It can also cause troublesome side effects, including muscle damage or pain. When atorvastatin therapy is challenging, clinicians have a variety of alternative cholesterol-lowering medications that can be added to or substituted for atorvastatin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take instead of <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If atorvastatin doesn\u2019t work well or is causing unbearable side effects, healthcare providers are generally reluctant to stop using statins because of their <\/span>proven efficacy<\/span><\/a>. They will first try different statins. Some statins are stronger than atorvastatin at lowering cholesterol. Some are milder and cause fewer side effects. Once they\u2019ve tried other statins, they may reduce the statin dose and add another type of drug or, when all else fails, switch to another drug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-statin treatment options include cholesterol absorption blockers, <\/span>bile acid sequestrants<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>fibrates<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>PCSK9 inhibitors<\/span><\/a>. Finally, another drug, Nexletol (bempedoic acid), is specifically approved by the FDA as a stand-alone treatment for people who can\u2019t take statins.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Atorvastatin alternatives cost comparison<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atorvastatin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$141 for 30, 40 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$8 for 30, 40 mg tablets of generic atorvastatin at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zocor<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>simvastatin<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$1,008 per 90, 20 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$7 per 90, 20 mg tablets of generic simvastatin at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crestor<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>rosuvastatin<\/span><\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$361 per\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

30, 10 mg tablets\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

$8 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic rosuvastatin at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pravastatin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$314 per<\/span><\/p>\n

90, 40 mg tablets\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

$17 per<\/span><\/p>\n

90, 40 mg tablets of generic pravastatin at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n

See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lovastatin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$119 per\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

90, 20 mg tablets\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

$15 per 90, 20 mg tablets of generic lovastatin at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lescol XL <\/span><\/a>(<\/span>fluvastatin<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$503 per\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

30, 80 mg tablets\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

$104 per\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

90, 80 mg tablets of generic fluvastatin at CVS Pharmacy<\/span><\/td>\n

See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colestid<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

(<\/span>colestipol<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n

$180 for 60, 1 gm tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$41 for 60, 1 gm tablets of generic colestipol at CVS Pharmacy<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Questran<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>cholestyramine<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$449 for 60 packets<\/span><\/td>\n$50 for 60 packets of generic cholestyramine at CVS Pharmacy<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Welchol<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>colesevelam<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$1,102 for 180, 625 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$43 for 180, 625 mg tablets of generic colesevelam at CVS Pharmacy<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tricor<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>fenofibrate<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$216 for 90, 145 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$17 for 90, 145 mg tablets of generic fenofibrate at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lopid<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>gemfibrozil<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$243 for 60, 600 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$9 for 60, 600 mg tablets of generic gemfibrozil at Walmart<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zetia<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>ezetimibe<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$1,528 for 90, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$14 for 90, 10 mg tablets of generic ezetimibe at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vytorin<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>ezetimibe<\/span>\/ <\/span>simvastatin<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$1,413 for 90, 10-20 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$37 for 90, 10-20 mg tablets of generic Vytorin at CVS Pharmacy<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repatha<\/span><\/a> (evolocumab)<\/span><\/td>\n$801 for 2, 1 mL of 140 mg\/mL syringes<\/span><\/td>\n$462 for 2, 1 mL of 140 mg\/mL syringes of brand-name Repatha at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nexletol<\/span><\/a> (bempedoic acid)<\/span><\/td>\n$589 for 30, 180 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$378 for 30, 180 mg tablets of brand-name Nexletol at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices available at the time of publication in ZIP code 23666 as of December 1, 2025. The listed price, without insurance, refers to the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under \u201cSavings options\u201d to see the latest drug prices.<\/span><\/i><\/small><\/p>\n

Top 5 <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span> alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Other statins (<\/span>Crestor<\/span> (<\/span>rosuvastatin<\/span>), <\/span>Zocor<\/span> (<\/span>simvastatin<\/span>), pravastatin, or <\/span>lovastatin)<\/span><\/h3>\n

For some patients, <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span> may not be an effective option for managing their <\/span>high cholesterol<\/span>, so a more potent statin may be appropriate. <\/span>Crestor<\/span><\/a> or its generic version, <\/span>rosuvastatin<\/span><\/a>, is <\/span>one of the most potent statins at reducing <\/span>bad cholesterol<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>low-density lipoprotein<\/span> or LDL) and triglycerides (fats) in the blood. However, side effects can be more problematic with rosuvastatin. On the other hand, a healthcare provider may prescribe pravastatin if side effects or drug interactions are a problem. The downside is that it\u2019s less effective than atorvastatin at lowering cholesterol. Lovastatin is also a milder statin.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Crestor prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n

2. Colestid (colestipol)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Colestipol hydrochloride is an oral antilipemic agent that works differently from <\/span>statins<\/span>. It is a non-absorbable <\/span>bile acid<\/span> sequestrant that increases the body\u2019s excretion of bile acid. Colestipol is not absorbed into the bloodstream, so it is less likely to cause side effects and can be used by people who can\u2019t take statins. The downside is that it is not as effective as statins at lowering cholesterol, has no effect on \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol), and can actually raise triglycerides. It is not suitable for people who already have <\/span>high triglycerides<\/span>. Other bile acid sequestrants include cholestyramine and colesevelam.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Zetia<\/span> (<\/span>ezetimibe<\/span>)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ezetimibe<\/span> is a <\/span>cholesterol absorption inhibitor<\/span> drug. Taken as a tablet, ezetimibe works by blocking the body\u2019s absorption of cholesterol from food. Doctors prescribe it alone or with other cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat hypercholesterolemia. The primary advantage of <\/span>ezetimibe<\/span> is that it raises <\/span>HDL<\/span>, the \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol, while also having lowering effects on triglycerides and <\/span>LDL cholesterol<\/span>. However, when used alone, ezetimibe is not as effective as a statin. <\/span>Ezetimibe<\/span> should be avoided in pregnant women, children, or patients with liver disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Tricor (<\/span>fenofibrate<\/span>)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fenofibrate<\/span> is a fibric acid derivative. Like statins, fibric acid derivatives affect the liver and increase the metabolism of triglycerides. This lowers triglyceride levels in the blood, decreasing LDL cholesterol levels and increasing HDL cholesterol levels. Fibrates are powerful cholesterol-lowering drugs, but they can have bad side effects. <\/span>Fibrates<\/span> are contraindicated in patients with hepatic disease or unexplained liver function abnormalities. Other fibrates include gemfibrozil and fenofibric acid.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Repatha<\/span><\/h3>\n

PCSK9 inhibitors<\/span>, such as Repatha (evolocumab), <\/span>Praluent<\/span><\/a> (alirocumab), and <\/span>Leqvio<\/span><\/a> (inclisiran), can be used alone or in combination with other cholesterol-lowering medications to treat hyperlipidemia. Doses are injected once every two to four weeks. PCSK9 inhibitors are highly effective drugs with generally mild side effects. Even better, these drugs have no known drug interactions. The downside is that they are expensive. Health insurance providers typically impose stringent restrictions on insurance coverage, including step therapy and prior authorization. If insurance coverage or cost is a challenge, try showing your <\/span>SingleCare discount card<\/span><\/a> at your <\/span>local pharmacy<\/span><\/a> to see if the expense becomes more manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over-the-counter cholesterol medications<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are no over-the-counter medications that can lower cholesterol, but a range of OTC supplements might help. None are as effective as statin medications at treating high levels of cholesterol. Therefore, before starting any <\/span>supplements<\/span>, consult your doctor or pharmacist to ensure they are safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Niacin<\/span><\/a>, a B3 vitamin, has been used for a long time to <\/span>lower cholesterol levels<\/span>. <\/span>Niacin<\/span> has been shown to lower total cholesterol, <\/span>LDL cholesterol<\/span>, and triglycerides, while also raising <\/span>HDL<\/span> cholesterol. Dietary sources of <\/span>niacin<\/span> include meats like chicken, turkey, and tuna, as well as plants such as beans, green vegetables, and whole wheat. While <\/span>niacin<\/span> is effective and one of the most proven <\/span>supplements<\/span> for <\/span>lowering cholesterol<\/span>, it is not an effective substitute for <\/span>statin therapy<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other supplements have shown some positive effects on serum <\/span>cholesterol levels<\/span>. Flaxseed, <\/span>red yeast rice<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>berberine<\/span><\/a>, and garlic are among those. <\/span>Clinical data<\/span><\/a> suggest that turmeric can lower LDL levels and may provide some protection against cardiovascular disease. <\/span>Omega-3 fatty acids<\/span><\/a> can reduce <\/span>high triglyceride levels<\/span> and raise good <\/span>HDL cholesterol<\/span> (<\/span>high-density lipoprotein<\/span>) levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Natural alternatives to <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lifestyle changes<\/span><\/a> are the most effective and natural way to lower cholesterol, beginning with a balanced diet and regular exercise. Though not as effective as statins, do not underestimate the cholesterol-lowering power of a heart-<\/span>healthy diet<\/span><\/a> and regular <\/span>physical activity<\/span><\/a>! Other lifestyle changes that significantly affect cholesterol levels include weight loss, smoking cessation, and limiting alcohol consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your <\/span>healthcare<\/span> professional can work with you to develop a low-fat diet, combined with regular physical activity, as well as other lifestyle modifications. It is important to include your doctor as part of your non-prescription cholesterol-lowering therapies to help determine if they are safe and adequate.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to switch to an <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span> alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a variety of reasons you may feel <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span> is not the right choice for you. If you have already begun <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span> therapy, do not stop the therapy until you speak to your prescriber and agree upon a new plan. If you are experiencing <\/span>muscle pain<\/span> that you fear may be caused by your <\/span>atorvastatin<\/span> therapy, bring this to your doctor\u2019s attention immediately. They will help you determine which <\/span>statin alternative<\/span> is best for you. If you become pregnant or are planning to, this should be shared with your <\/span>healthcare<\/span> provider to ensure they pick the safest option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your pharmacist can help you determine which cholesterol-lowering agents are covered by your insurance plan. Many of these agents are generic and relatively affordable. SingleCare offers free <\/span>savings coupons<\/span><\/a> on most prescription antilipemic drug choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the right path for high cholesterol treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n

If atorvastatin does not successfully control LDL cholesterol levels or causes intolerable side effects, healthcare professionals and patients have a variety of options:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Other types of statins\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Adding a different type of cholesterol-lowering medication to statin therapy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Substituting one or more non-statins for statin therapy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Adding over-the-counter supplements to cholesterol medications<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Making significant lifestyle changes, including dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As with most long-term or chronic health conditions, cholesterol or cardiovascular issues involve a complex and long-term management strategy. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice when considering the best path for cholesterol treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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