Lipitor™ (atorvastatin calcium) is the #1 selling medication used to lower high cholesterol. Drug Topic lists it as being the top selling brand name drug in 2006 with retail sales of almost $6.6 billion. Lipitor blocks a cholesterol producing enzyme in the liver forcing the liver to use up its reserves and thus lowers over all cholesterol level. It is prescribed to patients with multiple risk factors for heart disease like age, family history, high blood pressure, low HDL or smoking to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. There has been some legal action against Pfizer regarding Lipitor and claims that there has been a cover-up of the seriousness of its side effects. The claims include accusations of previously undisclosed side-effects such as "lasting, debilitating muscle and nerve problems, including memory loss." A former NASA scientist has even set up a web site to detail his, and other peoples', experiences that they associate with having taken Lipitor. As with an prescribed medication, your doctor will evaluate your health and decide if you will benefit from taking this or any other medication. (Source: PharmaGazette)
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