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• New Heart Guidelines May Increase Use of Crestor, Lipitor, Other Statins

  November 13, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  New heart health guidelines could double the number of cholesterol drug users in the U.S. despite growing concerns over the diabetes risks of Crestor, Lipitor, and similar drugs.

• Study Identifies Potential Risk of Cataracts with Lipitor, Zocor, Other Statins

  September 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Popular cholesterol drugs such as Lipitor and Crestor may increase the risk of developing cataracts, according to a new study.

• Statin Cholesterol Drug Prescriptions Often Unnecessary: Study

  March 14, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Doctors frequently prescribe cholesterol-fighting drugs that may carry a risk of significant side effects, even though there is limited evidence...

• Vytorin Settlements Result in $688M Payment for Investors

  February 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Merck & Co. has agreed to pay $688 million to settle a financial fraud lawsuit brought by investors, who alleged...

• Statin Diabetes Risk Does Not Outweigh Benefits: Study

  August 13, 2012

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate that despite an increased risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes from statin medications, such as Crestor and Lipitor,...

• Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over Drug Co-Pay Subsidy Programs

  March 12, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Eight major drug manufacturers face class action lawsuits over popular co-pay coupon programs, which reduce the amount consumers pay for...

• Vytorin Lawsuit Over Delayed Release of Bad Study Data Settled by Merck

  March 5, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Merck & Co. has reportedly reached an agreement to settle a Vytorin lawsuit that accused the drug maker of delaying...

• Statins Side Effects Can Cause Diabetes, Memory Loss, FDA Warns

  February 29, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Federal health regulators are warning that cholesterol lowering drugs like Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor could increase the risk of diabetes,...

• Crestor Problems Mount for AstraZeneca As Drug Fails to Outdo Lipitor In Study

  September 6, 2011

  Staff Writers

  According to a new study funded by AstraZeneca, their cholesterol drug Crestor does not appear to provide any benefit over...

• Merck Redesigns Drug Label for Zocor, Propecia, Januvia, Other Drugs

  June 13, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal regulators have signed off on a redesign for the labels of a number of Merck drugs, including Zocor, Propecia,...