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LIPITOR LINKED TO INCREASED RISK OF DIABETES

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On behalf of Stephen I. Leshner PC on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.

Lipitor is the brand name of a popular prescription drug designed to treat high cholesterol.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lipitor in 1996; it is prescribed in 10 mg to 80 mg tablets that are taken daily.

In early 2012, the FDA required Pfizer, the manufacturer of Lipitor, to update Lipitor’s label to include the increased risk of causing type 2 diabetes.A January, 2012 study found that women between the ages of 50 and 79 and who took Lipitor were 48 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women who did not.Medical studies investigating the link between Lipitor and type 2 diabetes were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, The Lancet, the Journal of American College of Cardiology and Atherosclerosis.

If you are currently taking Lipitor, you should discuss this information with your doctor, but never stop taking any medication until you have discussed the risks and benefits with your physician.

Individuals who were diagnosed with diabetes after taking Lipitor are filing lawsuits against Pfizer.If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with diabetes after taking Lipitor, please call Phoenix, Arizona product liability attorney Stephen I. Leshner to discuss your options.Steve Leshner is currently investigating, and litigating claims that Lipitor is linked to an increased risk of diabetes.Please call Phoenix Arizona accident injury lawyer Steve Leshner today for a free case review and consultation.