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• Many Patients Receive No Benefit From Cholesterol Drugs: Study

  August 10, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that cholesterol guidelines have not led to a decrease in cardiovascular deaths, even when they lowered cholesterol levels to target numbers.

• Liptruzet Recall Issued for All Lots of Combination Cholesterol Drug

  January 15, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Merck is recalling its entire supply of Liptruzet, a combination of Lipitor and Zetia, due to defective packaging.

• 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.

• 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...

• Vytorin Cancer Link Not Seen by FDA

  December 23, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  Federal regulators indicate that it is unlikely that the cholesterol drug Vytorin causes cancer, despite a clinical study in 2008...

• Zetia, Vytorin Problems Continue With Latest Study

  November 17, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  In the latest blow to popular cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia, new research indicates that the medications may be less...

• Zetia and Vytorin Side Effects Not Linked to Cancer According to Study

  March 30, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  Despite reports that emerged last year linking side effects of Vytorin and Zetia to an increased incidence of cancer, a...

• FDA Indicates Vytorin and Other Cholesterol Drugs Should Not Be Stopped

  January 12, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  Despite concerns which emerged last year about whether Vytorin provides any benefits over cheaper, generic alternatives, the FDA indicated last...

• Vytorin Class Action Lawsuits Mount as Justice Deptartment Investigates

  November 5, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. currently face around 140 Vytorin class action lawsuits involving their once-popular cholesterol drug, which...

• New Haven Connecticut Plans to File Vytorin Lawsuit

  October 16, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  The city of New Haven, Connecticut, has indicated that they plan to file a Vytorin lawsuit against Merck and Schering-Plough...