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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Does Lipitor Do?

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. Patients should already be taking Lipitor. This international study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »

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 »

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

Judge rules in favor of generic Lipitor
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Clinical trial: Lipitor, new med combo's effects on high cholesterol
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This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a new drug (MK6213) to a combination of the drug and Lipitor in adults with high... Read summary »

Lipitor reverses arterial plaque too, says Pfizer
October 02, 2008

In response to AstraZeneca's announcement that Crestor reverses the buildup of plaque in the arteries, Pfizer has issued a statement that its own... Read summary »