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Lipitor Drug Uses

Lipitor is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. Accumulation of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina (Chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks.


Meet the Guy Who Invented Lipitor
Wired News - 4 hours ago
Bruce Roth, the inventor of Lipitor, calls the people who make those tough decisions 'drug hunters' and says that it takes between 10 and 15 years to train ...


CTV.ca

Juice can wipe out effects of drugs, study finds
CTV.ca, Canada - 19 hours ago
While taking Lipitor, any form of grapefruit, including juice, is strictly prohibited. I agree with Sal. More research does need to be carried out on ...


Gene Behind Serious Statin Risk
WebMD - 21 minutes ago
Statin drugs -- Lipitor, Pravachol, Crestor, Lescol, Mevacor, and Zocor -- are considered remarkably safe. But one in every 10000 patients per year develops ...


Sabah

Pfizer says agreed to settle Lipitor-related suit
Reuters - Aug 11, 2008
N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said it has agreed to settle litigation related to its cholestrol drug Lipitor with Canadian generic drug maker ...
Pfizer and Apotex settle Lipitor lawsuit Pharma Times (subscription)
Pfizer to settle Lipitor case with Canada's Apotex domain-B
Market firm: Realty, banks top gainers Economic Times
Reuters
all 19 news articles


The Southern Ledger

Pfizer Leans On Lipitor, Cost Cutting
Forbes, NY - Jul 23, 2008
Chairman Jeff Kindler said that during the quarter, the company entered an agreement with Ranbaxy Laboratories regarding the generic version of Lipitor, ...
Pfizer doubles profit on exchange rate, lower costs MarketWatch
UPDATE: Pfizer 2Q Net More Than Doubles, Wyeth's Down 6% CNNMoney.com
Pfizer's Net More Than Doubles Wall Street Journal
Bizjournals.com - TheStreet.com
all 314 news articles


Old-Speak: One day, the talk turns to statins, fiber, sodium and ...
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - 17 hours ago
It was about Lipitor and statins and plaque-hardened arteries and the benefits of taking an aspirin every day. This isn't the first time that a conversation ...


Lipitor 80 mg Reduced the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in ...
MarketWatch - Aug 6, 2008
The study's findings support existing guidelines that recommend aggressively lowering LDL cholesterol using statin therapy, such as Lipitor 80 mg, ...


People's pharmacy: Are we overtreated and underinformed?
Houston Chronicle, United States - Aug 17, 2008
People with high cholesterol read that Lipitor lowers the risk of a heart attack by 36 percent. But according to the company: "That means in a large ...
Craving for ice is a signal for cancer St. Louis Post-Dispatch
all 3 news articles


Code for drug reps should fend off new regulations
Buffalo News,  United States - 10 hours ago
That’s why Lipitor post-it pads and Claritin letter-openers are so ubiquitous around doctors’ offices. Under the new rules, however, all but educational ...


Wall Street Journal Blogs

AstraZeneca Taps Abbott to Rep Crestor
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - Aug 14, 2008
... AstraZeneca was sizing up allies in what the company figured would be a bruising fight against Pfizer’s Lipitor and Merck’s Zocor. ...
Abbott signs deal to promote Crestor in US Chicago Tribune
Abbott, AZ team up on Crestor FiercePharma
Abbott and AstraZeneca to co-market Crestor Forbes
Reuters - Medical Marketing and Media
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How Lipitor Taken

Lipitor comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take Lipitor, take it around the same time every day. Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Lipitor and gradually increase your dose. Continue to take Lipitor even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Lipitor without talking to your doctor. Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet

Lipitor Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Lipitor without first talking to your doctor if you have liver disease. Before taking Lipitor, tell your doctor if you have a chronic muscular disease, require major surgery, or have a blood disorder. You may not be able to take Lipitor, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Lipitor is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that Lipitor is known to cause birth defects if it is taken during pregnancy. Do not take Lipitor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Lipitor passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Missed Lipitor Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Possible Lipitor Side Effects

Although side effects from Lipitor are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
-gas
-stomach pain or cramps
-diarrhea
-constipation
-heartburn
-headache
-blurred vision
-dizziness
-rash or itching
-upset stomach
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
-muscle pain
-tenderness
-muscle cramps or weakness with or without a fever.

Lipitor Storage

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Lipitor Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. The symptoms of an Lipitor overdose are not known.

More Lipitor Information

Alcohol and Lipitor can both be damaging to the liver. Alcohol should be used only in moderation. Discuss the use of alcohol with your doctor so that the potential for liver problems can be determined. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Lipitor. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects.

Disclaimer

This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.

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