Lipitor Become Generic Drugs
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Cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) began in early December will be entered into the generic drug classes. Drugs known as statins, drugs that are included in selling and quite effective.
Anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins, which had already become generic include Zocor (simvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin) and Mevacor (lovastatin). But according to Dr.Howard Weintraub, clinical director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, drugs known as statins are not as strong as Lipitor.
"Drugs other generic statins are both effective in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL), but slightly stronger atorvastatin on other statin drugs generic so it helps patients achieve normal cholesterol levels," he said.
Of course, doctors should consider drug interactions with other drugs Lipitor for high cholesterol, most patients also taking other medicines.
"Above is maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which means diet and exercise habits should be considered," said Dr. Robert Ostfeld, a cardiologist from New York USA.
During this time, atorvastatin still considered expensive, so many patients are not taking the medicine regularly, or only eat half the dose that can be consumed for longer.
The heart doctors in the United States welcomes this decision given the generic Lipitor in the country's economic crisis makes many patients can not afford to buy drugs.
Anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins, which had already become generic include Zocor (simvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin) and Mevacor (lovastatin). But according to Dr.Howard Weintraub, clinical director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, drugs known as statins are not as strong as Lipitor.
"Drugs other generic statins are both effective in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL), but slightly stronger atorvastatin on other statin drugs generic so it helps patients achieve normal cholesterol levels," he said.
Of course, doctors should consider drug interactions with other drugs Lipitor for high cholesterol, most patients also taking other medicines.
"Above is maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which means diet and exercise habits should be considered," said Dr. Robert Ostfeld, a cardiologist from New York USA.
During this time, atorvastatin still considered expensive, so many patients are not taking the medicine regularly, or only eat half the dose that can be consumed for longer.
The heart doctors in the United States welcomes this decision given the generic Lipitor in the country's economic crisis makes many patients can not afford to buy drugs.
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