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Lipitor Problems

Lipitor more effective than Zocor for heart-related problems, Pfizer study says

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. Read more »

Health Guide

CareConnection: Choosing a Health Insurance Plan
...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 »
Ask HealthCue
...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 »
Ask HealthCue
...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 »
Type 2 Diabetes: Highlights
...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%. Read more »
The Wal-Mart $4 Generic Drug Plan: Could it Work for You?
...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... Read more »

Medications

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Atorvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It... Read more »

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Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »

Pd01550_63511_5

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »

Pd01550_63511_5

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »

Pd01550_63511_5

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »

Related News

Q&A: Is Lipitor causing frequent urination?
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.... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Zetia+Lipitor versus Lipitor alone in people with high cholesterol
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.... Read summary »

Lipitor side effects same at high and low doses, says Pfizer
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... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Zetia+Lipitor versus Lipitor in adults with high cholesterol
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... Read summary »

Price check: Lipitor
October 02, 2008

A comparison of current prices for Lipitor via online U.S. drug distributors. Read summary »