Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Lipitor Problems
October 02, 2008
A study funded by Lipitor maker Pfizer Inc. has found that patients
taking Lipitor had greater reductions in heart attacks, strokes,
and cardiovascular procedures than those taking Zocor. Because of
this reduction in cardiac problems, the study reported that Lipitor
may provide more savings to patients in terms of long-term
hospitalizations and surgical costs.
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Health Guide
...pharmacy. Lastly, determine whether pill splitting is appropriate for you. For instance, a 20mg pill of
Lipitor (a popular cholesterol-lowering drug) costs approximately the same as a 40 mg pill...
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...pharmacy. Lastly, determine whether pill splitting is appropriate for you. For instance, a 20mg pill of
Lipitor (a popular cholesterol-lowering drug) costs approximately the same as a 40 mg pill...
Read more »
...pharmacy. Lastly, determine whether pill splitting is appropriate for you. For instance, a 20mg pill of
Lipitor (a popular cholesterol-lowering drug) costs approximately the same as a 40 mg pill...
Read more »
...mg/dL, recommends the American Diabetes Association.A 2006 study suggested that high-dose atorvastatin (
Lipitor) therapy may help these patients reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke by 25%.
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...pravastatin is probably available for the deeply discounted price. The most popular cholesterol drug,
Lipitor, is also one of the most expensive brand name drugs, often costing upwards of $60...
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Medications
Atorvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It... Read more »
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »
Related News
October 03, 2008
A reader who was given Lipitor after suffering a heart attack asks Dr. Peter Gott if the cholesterol-lowering med is causing his frequent urination....
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October 02, 2008
This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a combination of Zetia and Lipitor to Lipitor alone in patients with high cholesterol....
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October 02, 2008
In a review of 49 studies, Pfizer says it has found no direct correlation between taking the highest dose of its statin drug Lipitor and experiencing...
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October 02, 2008
This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a combination of Zetia and Lipitor versus Lipitor alone in patients who have high...
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October 02, 2008
A comparison of current prices for Lipitor via online U.S. drug distributors.
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