Benefits of LIPITOR
LIPITOR Lowers Cholesterol
Along with diet and exercise, LIPITOR is proven to*:
- Lower LDL ("bad" cholesterol) by 39%-60%
- Lower triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood) by 19%-37%
- Raise HDL ("good" cholesterol) by 5%-9%
*Average effects depending on dose.
LIPITOR may start working within 2 weeks. At your next doctor's visit, your blood tests may show lower cholesterol numbers. When you begin to see these results, you'll feel more motivated. Motivation is key to making lifestyle changes. This should include exercising and eating healthier. All these changes put you on the path to better heart health.
LIPITOR Helps Protect the Heart
LIPITOR is clinically proven to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, certain kinds of heart surgeries, and chest pain in patients with several common risk factors for heart disease.†
LIPITOR Has an Excellent Safety Profile
LIPITOR is backed by more than 15 years of research. And LIPITOR has been studied in more than 400 ongoing and completed studies. These studies include over 80,000 patients.1
LIPITOR Is Preferred
Three times more cardiologists surveyed would recommend LIPITOR to their own family members over other cholesterol-lowering medications.‡
LIPITOR Offers Patient Support
My HeartWise™ is a patient support program for people who take LIPITOR. It helps you achieve your cholesterol goals with valuable offers, tools, and education.
†Risk factors include family history, high blood pressure, age,
low HDL ("good" cholesterol), or smoking.
‡Based on a response from 57 cardiologists in a Harris Interactive
Survey of 489 physicians, sampled from the American Medical Association master file,
conducted from April 2007-June 2007.
Reference:
- Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY.
LIPITOR is a prescription drug. It is used in patients with multiple risk factors for heart disease such as family history, high blood pressure, age, low HDL ("good" cholesterol) or smoking to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. When diet and exercise alone are not enough, LIPITOR is used along with a low-fat diet and exercise to lower cholesterol.
LIPITOR is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and at least one other risk factor for heart disease such as high blood pressure, smoking or complications of diabetes, including eye disease and protein in urine, to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
LIPITOR is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant.
If you take LIPITOR, tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you take. This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose. The most common side effects are gas, constipation, stomach pain and heartburn. They tend to be mild and often go away.
When diet and exercise alone are not enough, adding LIPITOR can help. LIPITOR is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider.
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