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. Risk factors include family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age, low HDL ("good" cholesterol), or smoking.
LIPITOR Has an Established Safety Profile
LIPITOR is backed by more than 17 years of research. And LIPITOR has been studied in more than 400 ongoing or completed studies. These studies include over 80,000 patients.1
LIPITOR Offers Patient Support
My HeartWise™ is a program for people who take LIPITOR. It is designed to provide valuable offers, tools, and education to help manage your cholesterol.
Reference:
- Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY.
LIPITOR is a prescription medicine that is used along with a low-fat diet. It lowers the LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides in your blood. It can raise your HDL ("good" cholesterol) as well. LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack, stroke, certain types of heart surgery, and chest pain in patients who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease such as age, smoking, high blood pressure, low HDL, or family history of early heart disease.
LIPITOR can lower the risk for heart attack or stroke in patients with diabetes and risk factors such as diabetic eye or kidney problems, smoking, or high blood pressure.
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.
Common side effects are diarrhea, upset stomach, muscle and joint pain, and changes in some blood tests.
When diet and exercise alone are not enough, adding LIPITOR can help lower cholesterol. LIPITOR is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider.
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