Lipitor
Lipitor Associated with Increased Blood Sugar Levels and Type 2 Diabetes
Lipitor Increased Blood Sugar Levels. Our firm is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of patients who have taken the cholesterol-lowering statin drug, Lipitor (Atorvastatin), which is manufactured by Pfizer, Inc. Studies have found associations between ‘Lipitor’, and other cholesterol lowering statins, and increased risks … [Read more...] about Lipitor Associated with Increased Blood Sugar Levels and Type 2 Diabetes
FDA urges patients to stop taking generic Lipitor after recall
Specks Of Glass Found In Generic Pills Lipitor. The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients to stop taking the generic form of Lipitor, atorvastatin, after specks of glass were found in pills. According to a CNN.com report, the makers of the generic form of Lipitor, one of the most popular cholesterol drugs, have issued a … [Read more...] about FDA urges patients to stop taking generic Lipitor after recall
Lipitor Ads Ready
Lipitor Ads Ready. Pfizer has launched a new TV ad campaign for Lipitor - one that does not feature a celebrity endorsement. Pfizer had come under a great deal of criticism for TV spots that featured artificial heart pioneer Robert Jarvik. Critics said that in the ads it appeared that Dr. Jarvik - who is not a medical … [Read more...] about Lipitor Ads Ready
Lipitor Lowers Cognitive Ability in Women
Lipitor Lowers Cognitive Ability in Women. The Lipitor patient information insert does not list cognitive issues among its side effects; however, anecdotal reports linking statins—like Lipitor—to mental problems go back years and some doctors are voicing concerns that in some patients, statins like Lipitor may help hearts but hurt … [Read more...] about Lipitor Lowers Cognitive Ability in Women
Generic Statins Alternative to Lipitor
Generic Statins a Good Alternative. Lipitor is the top-selling prescription drug in the world and Americans spent over $6.5 billion on Lipitor in 2006 alone. Lipitor’s maker—Pfizer—is spending millions on a marketing campaign to keep Lipitor at number one. But Lipitor is not the only option available for the treatment … [Read more...] about Generic Statins Alternative to Lipitor
Dr. Jarvik Lipitor Commercials Raise Concerns
Lipitor Commercials Featuring Dr. Jarvik. Lipitor, the cholesterol medication touted by pioneering cardiac scientist Dr. Robert Jarvik, is the subject of a congressional investigation looking into the way in which ‘Lipitor’ is being marketed. The House Energy and Commerce Committee wants to know if Lipitor TV spots … [Read more...] about Dr. Jarvik Lipitor Commercials Raise Concerns
Lipitor Marketing Campaign Illegal
Lipitor Marketing Campaign Illegal. A Lipitor marketing campaign illegally used misleading educational programs for doctors to boost sales of the drug, a former Pfizer executive claims. The Lipitor allegations against the drug maker are part of a whistleblower lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York … [Read more...] about Lipitor Marketing Campaign Illegal
Lipitor Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk
Lipitor Increases Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke. Lipitor can put some people at risk for a type of stroke that is caused by bleeding in the brain, a new study has found. The discovery of this side effect suggests that doctors should carefully consider the risks and benefits of the cholesterol lowering drug before prescribing … [Read more...] about Lipitor Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk
Fake Lipitor Pills Discovered in U.S. and UK
Fake Lipitor Pills Found In The U.S. In 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the recall of some 18 million doses of Lipitor when counterfeit pills were found in the United States. An investigation by the FDA and the Justice Department has centered on a major pharmaceutical distributor, H. D. Smith Wholesale Drug of … [Read more...] about Fake Lipitor Pills Discovered in U.S. and UK
