Houston Lipitor Attorney
Learn about Lipitor History & Side Effects
Lipitor (Atorvastatin Calcium), a statin used to control cholesterol, is similar to the medications Crestor, Levacor, Zochor, Provochol. Made by Pfizer, Lipitor was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996, when little was known of its “side effects” which are well known today.
Side Effects
› Kidney stones
› Abnormal heart rhythms
› Urinary tract infections
› Increased pressure in the eyes
› Muscular pain, especially in the joint areas
› Improper liver function, causing liver damage
› Onset of Type II Diabetes, especially in women over the age of 63
› Stomach ache, often associated with excessive cramping and lack of bowel movement
Dangers of Lipitor
Lipitor FDA Studies & Warnings
In 2009 the FDA issued new prescribing guidelines for Lipitor as it was found to increase the risk of muscular damage. In 2011, Pfizer was required to place more warnings on Lipitor because of possible liver damage. In 2012, a study found that women, especially after menopause, had a significant increase in the chance of suffering Type II Diabetes when using Lipitor.
A study conducted by The Women’s Health Imitative found a link between statin drugs and the incidence of Type II Diabetes. The study found that women, especially those who have already experienced menopause, have a 50 percent higher risk of acquiring diabetes if they use cholesterol lowering medications.
Each woman who began the 12-year-long test began it without having Type II Diabetes. The test further showed women above the age of 63 with a body mass index (BMI)* below 25, as well as women of Asian ancestry have the highest risk of acquiring Type II Diabetes when using a cholesterol-lowering statin.
The Women’s Health study further concluded that the best and safest way to reduce cholesterol is through diet and exercise.
*BMI (body mass index) measures weight relative to height. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but has been shown to correlate to more reliable measures of body fat such as underwater weighing. BMI is considered an accurate alternative for body fat measurement.
The breakdown: BMI below 18.5 is underweight; 18.5 – 24.9 normal; 25.0 – 29.9 overweight; 30 plus is obese.
Houston Lipitor Lawyer
Free Lipitor Case Consultation in Houston
Looking for an attorney that handles Lipitor lawsuits in Houston? Speak with our Lipitor Lawyer for a free case consultation by calling (800) 275-5007. Gary S. Tucker and Associates have over 39 years of experience handling Lipitor Settlements. We can answer any questions you may have about your Lipitor Lawsuit.