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Zocor (Simvastatin) vs. Lipitor (Atorvastatin): How Do They Compare?
Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are both statin drugs, which are ...
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Should children take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol?
Most statin drugs are FDA-approved for children and teens under age 18, but only if they have a genetic condition that cause extremely high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Yet in 2009 ...
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West Virginia secures $17M settlement in Lipitor antitrust case against Pfizer, Ranbaxy
According to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, a $17 million settlement between the state, Pfizer, and Ranbaxy has been approved.The antitrust la ...
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Widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs could harm and kidney health
Statins are widely prescribed to lower high cholesterol, a key factor in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Among these ...