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What Is Atorvastatin?
Clinical trial: comparison of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin in treating high cholesterol
Pfizer Inc. is currently sponsoring a study to compare the effectiveness of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin (Zocor) in patients with high cholesterol. This national study is currently recruiting patients.
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Clinical trial: Effects of PPAR alpha and atorvastatin in trea...
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new drug, PPAR alpha, and atorvastatin (Lipitor) in treating high cholesterol. This... Read more »
Does Lipitor cause nightmares?
A study published in the British Medical Journal has found that atorvastatin may cause nightmares in some patients. Part of the research detailed the... Read more »
Lipitor may help fight bladder cancer
Research published in the journal Urology shows that atorvastatin-aka Lipitor-may help fight bladder cancer. In experiments, the... Read more »
Higher doses of Lipitor may lessen heart-disease risks in some...
Higher doses of Lipitor (atorvastatin) may help some diabetics who have signs of heart disease, a new study at the University of Glasgow has found.... Read more »
Treatment may reduce stroke damage
Canadian researchers have developed a combination therapy that may reduce the risk of brain damage from a stroke. The therapy includes atorvastatin... Read more »
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