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Lipitor, Zocor and Other Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Diabetes Risk: Study
Researchers analyzing recent data about cholesterol-lowering drugs like Lipitor and Zocor, known as statins, believe they have discovered a link between the medications and an increased risk of diabetes.
Vytorin Cancer Link Not Seen by FDA
Federal regulators indicate that it is unlikely that the cholesterol drug Vytorin causes cancer, despite a clinical study in 2008 which raised potential Vytorin cancer concerns.
Statin Side Effects Linked to Muscle Damage: Study
Data from a new study on cholesterol-fighting drugs suggest that side effects of statins, a class of medications that includes popular medications like Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor, could increase the risk of muscle damage.
Zetia and Vytorin Side Effects Not Linked to Cancer According to Study
Despite reports that emerged last year linking side effects of Vytorin and Zetia to an increased incidence of cancer, a new study suggests that the cholesterol drugs are not associated with an increased risk of cancer.
FDA Indicates Vytorin and Other Cholesterol Drugs Should Not Be Stopped
Despite concerns which emerged last year about whether Vytorin provides any benefits over cheaper, generic alternatives, the FDA indicated last week that their review of available data does not suggest that patients should stop taking the cholesterol lowering drug.
Vytorin Class Action Lawsuits Mount as Justice Deptartment Investigates
Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. currently face around 140 Vytorin class action lawsuits involving their once-popular cholesterol drug, which has been shown to provide no medical benefits over cheaper generic alternatives. In addition, this week the drug makers disclosed that the U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating their marketing of the medication. [...]
New Haven Connecticut Plans to File Vytorin Lawsuit
The city of New Haven, Connecticut, has indicated that they plan to file a Vytorin lawsuit against Merck and Schering-Plough to recover over $400,000 in prescription costs paid for employees who received the cholesterol drug that has been found to provide no medical benefit.
Researcher Claims “No Credible Evidence” of Vytorin Cancer Side Effects
In response to concerns about a potential link between Vytorin and cancer, the FDA has initiated a safety review and members of Congress have requested additional information about the potential side effect. However, a prominent researcher released a letter this week in response to the congressional probe indicating that there is “no credible evidence” [...]
FDA Investigating Link between Vytorin and Cancer
The FDA released an early communication yesterday, about an investigation into the possible association between cancer and Vytorin, Zetia and Zocor.
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