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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.


USA TODAY

Pfizer 4Q net falls by half after generic Lipitor
Wall Street Journal
AP Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profit fell by half due to one-time charges and a drop in US revenue, which was hurt by blockbuster cholesterol drug Lipitor losing patent protection. The New York-based drugmaker still beat Wall ...
Loss of Lipitor patent cuts Pfizer net income almost in halfUSA TODAY
Lipitor Loss? What's That?DailyFinance
Pfizer profit slumps 50% on tax impacts, sales offMarketWatch
Seeking Alpha
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FDA gives Mylan green light for generic version of Lipitor
State Journal
By Beth Gorczyca Ryan - email Mylan Inc. said today its subsidiary Mylan Laboratories Ltd. received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for a generic version of Lipitor, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the nation.
Generic version of Lipitor receives tentative FDA approvalExaminer.com
Drug Makers Dial Down TV AdvertisingNew York Times (blog)

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Globe and Mail

Less Lipitor, lower profits for Pfizer
The News Journal
Pfizer's profits took a hit after Lipitor went off patent, but still exceeded expectations. / AP FILE Associated Press Pfizer Inc.'s fourth- quarter profit fell by half because it sold less Lipitor, the cholesterol fighter that's the biggest drug ever ...
Pfizer profits battered as generic Lipitor hits US marketPharma Times
Pfizer Net Beats Estimates as Animal Health Counters Generics CompetitionBloomberg
Pfizer, Lilly Profits Fall as Drugs Lose PatentsWall Street Journal
Chicago Tribune -Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) -Proactive Investors USA & Canada
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Medical Marketing and Media

Pfizer's Lipitor Plan Against Copies May Not Be 'Worth It' Watson CEO Says
Bloomberg
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)'s strategy to keep its market share of cholesterol pill Lipitor may boost revenue without aiding profit, said the chief executive officer of Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. (WPI), the drugmaker's partner on the medicine's generic version.
Pfizer's Lipitor share slips, casting doubt on power of a loyalty program to ...Medical Marketing and Media
Watson Pharmaceuticals Raises View on Strong Generics SalesWall Street Journal
Watson Pharma lifts outlook; generics strongMarketWatch
Toronto Star -Zacks.com
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Express Scripts' Lipitor Move Highlights Pressure on Pfizer
Wall Street Journal
By JON KAMP Pharmacy-benefit manager Express Scripts Inc. will soon make an adjustment that raises out-of-pocket costs for some customers filling prescriptions of Pfizer Inc.'s cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor, underscoring the drug maker's challenge ...
Earnings Preview: Pfizer to report on 4th quarterCBS News
Earnings Preview For Pfizer Q4 2011Seeking Alpha

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Lipitor sales level off after arrival of generics
Wall Street Journal
AP TRENTON, NJ — Sales of Lipitor, the top-selling drug in history, have leveled off after a steep plunge following the start of US generic competition. New figures from data firm IMS Health show that at the end of December, sales of Pfizer Inc.'s ...

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Lipitor sales fall to generic
Columbus Dispatch
By Suzanne Hoholik Late last year, the patent expired on Lipitor, the blockbuster drug that lowers bad cholesterol, and patients could purchase a generic version. “Some patients had the date on their calendar,” said Dr. David Sharkis, ...

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Mylan gets tentative FDA OK for generic Lipitor
CanadianBusiness.com
(AP) — Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. said Thursday that the Food and Drug Administration tentatively approved several pill sizes of the company's generic version of cholesterol fighter Lipitor, the world's top-selling drug. Lipitor had peak annual ...
Mylan Receives Tentative FDA Approval for Generic Version of Lipitor®MarketWatch (press release)
Mylan gets tentative FDA nod for generic LipitorPharmaceutical Business Review
Mylan Gets Tentative FDA Approval For Generic Version Of LipitorRTT News
Pittsburgh Business Times
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Lipitor brand loses ground as generics take hold
FiercePharma
Pfizer ($PFE) faces another stumbling block on its Lipitor obstacle course. As The Wall Street Journal reports, Express Scripts ($ESRX) is moving the cholesterol drug to a less-favorable spot on its formulary, raising co-pays for pharmacy customers.
AM Vitals: Express Scripts Will Make Changes to Lipitor CoverageWall Street Journal (blog)

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Los Angeles Times

Lipitor patent ends; generic available: What now?
Los Angeles Times
Lipitor patients may be switched to a generic or may continue to get Lipitor (and for less), depending on insurance company deals with Pfizer. Here's a guide. Atorvastatin calcium tablets are a generic form of Lipitor, but Pfizer discounts could make ...
Sales Of Lipitor Level Off As Pfizer Struggles To Retain Market Share (NYSE: PFE)LocalizedUSA

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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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