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22 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Statins such as Lipitor and Zocor can damage your liver and kidneys

Although statins such as Lipitor and Zocor are widely used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular disorders, new research shows that the class of drugs may actually have negative effects on some cardiac patients.

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Related Topix: Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Pain

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

The newest drugs may not always be the best

Last year pharmaceutical companies spent more than $4 billion urging patients like you to "ask your doctor" about their drugs.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Health, AARP, Biotech, Merck , Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Cholesterol, Medication

Business Standard

Dr Reddy's develops generic version of Pfizer's Lipitor

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has succeeded in developing a copycat or generic version of Pfizer's Lipitor, the world's largest selling drug which has sales of over $10 billion.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Biotech, Dr Reddys Laboratories, Cholesterol, Health, Food and Drug Administration, Financial Services, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Mayo Clinic

Lipitor and Zocor: Are they equally effective?

Dr. Thomas Behrenbeck is a native of Germany, where he received his medical education at the Westfalian Wilhelm University in Munster and became board certified in internal medicine and cardiology.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Cardiology, University of Minnesota, Atherosclerosis, Health, Cholesterol

Thu Nov 05, 2009

InteliHealth

Statins May Harm Some With Heart Failure

Statin drugs may increase problems with breathing and exercise in people with one form of heart failure, a new study suggests.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Pain, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

Wed Nov 04, 2009

BNET

Amateur Hour at Merck: FDA Refuses to Look at Zetia-Lipitor Combo Pill

Merck was sent back to the drawing board on its new Zetia-Lipitor combo drug when the FDA refused to accept its application.

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Related Topix: Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Medication, Medicine, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Cholesterol, Health

Bioscience Technology

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Merck disclosed the rare move by the Food and Drug Administration in a regulatory filing Monday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Medication, Food and Drug Administration, Schering Plough, Biotech, Healthcare Industry, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Whitehouse Station, NJ

Myrtle Beach Online

Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers

Men may protect more than their hearts if they keep cholesterol in line: Their chances of getting aggressive prostate cancer may be lower, new research suggests.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Cholesterol, Prostate Cancer, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Charleston Daily Mail

Low cholesterol may prevent cancer

A new study suggests that men may be able to lower their risk of getting the most aggressive form of prostate cancer by keeping their cholesterol in a healthy range.

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Related Topix: Cholesterol, Medicine, Health, Prostate Cancer, Medication

WOIO

Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients

Statins may boost the risk of fatigue and shortness of breath in some patients with heart failure, a new study suggests.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Medication

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Across the nation

With dad a world leader, Malia and Sasha Obama surely could've been first in line when swine flu vaccinations began.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medicine, Medication

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WABC 7

FDA rejects Merck's drug application

U.S. regulators won't accept drugmaker Merck's application for a new combination cholesterol pill that includes rival Pfizer's Lipitor, the world's top-selling drug.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Merck , Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Cholesterol, Health, Medication

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Study: Cholesterol drugs may improve flu survival - AP

AP Medical Writer= A new treatment for swine flu may already be on pharmacy shelves A A A' cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

Star Tribune

Cholesterol drugs may boost survival from flu, study finds

A new treatment for H1N1 flu may already be on pharmacy shelves -- cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Examiner.com

Do cholesterol drugs improve H1N1 swine flu survival?

Results from a new study show that people who were taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor when they caught the seasonal flu and were hospitalized were twice as likely to survive as those who weren't taking the drugs.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Cholesterol, Medicine, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Freerepublic.com

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Associated With 50% Lower Odds of Dying From Seasonal Flu

Once again, the popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have been shown to be good for more than the heart: They may also lower your odds of dying of the flu.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Influenza, Fluvastatin (generic), Lescol, Lescol XL, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Mevacor, Lovastatin (generic)

FuturePundit

Simvastatin Stops Parkinson's Disease In Mice

Simvastatin, a commonly used, cholesterol-lowering drug, may prevent Parkinson's disease from progressing further.

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Related Topix: Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medicine, Medication, Parkinson's Disease, Health, Cholesterol, Mevacor, Lovastatin (generic), University of Nebraska Medical Center

Thu Oct 29, 2009

KTVN Reno

Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths

Statins, frequently used to cut cholesterol levels, may also help prevent death from severe flu, a new study suggests.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Influenza, Oregon Government, Oregon, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

ABC News

Study: Cholesterol Drugs May Improve Flu Survival

Doctors may have a new treatment for swine flu that's already on pharmacy shelves - cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Medication, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic)

Medical News Today

Ezetimibe Makes Atorvastatin More Efficient In Lowering Lipids In Men And Women Age 65 And Older

Main Category: Heart Disease Also Included In: Statins ; Cholesterol ; Seniors / Aging Article Date: 29 Oct 2009 - 0:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Adding ezetimibe to atorvastatin significantly boosted the attainment of lipid targets as specified by both Canadian and European guidelines in elderly patients aged 65 and ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic), Cholesterol

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