Atorvastatin can be taken in either the morning or night as long as it is taken consistently. Atorvastatin, also known by its brand name Lipitor ... (mg), 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg.

Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin ... to reduce LDL levels more than simvastatin. When atorvastatin is dosed at 40–80 mg once a day, it is considered a high-intensity statin.