Lipitor

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Lipitor’s generic equivalent “Atorvastatin Calcium” has been recalled More than 40 batches of Atorvastatin Calcium have been recalled after it’s manufacturer – Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., found glass particles in the 10,20, and 40 milligram tablets of the anti-cholesterol drug. “The recall is being conducted at the retail level for such select batches that may contain [...]

Cholesterol Drugs in High Doses Increase Risk for Diabetes

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According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Scottish researchers found that patients taking high doses of statins had an increased risk of developing diabetes and a lower risk of heart complication compared to those who take smaller amounts of the drugs. The study, which examined 5 major clinical trials [...]