A quote from Pfizer about Lipitor

[HubbleRules]

All,

You probably already know this, but in case you don't - think abou it...

Statins are currently one of the most prescribed drugs on the market. They are prescribed specificially to reduce one's ldl cholesterol level, and therefore reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attacks for those that have "high cholesterol" (as defined by the current guidelines).

Can anyone provide a coherent explanation why on the Lipitor web site (run by Pfiser), and on tv commercials for Lipitor, the following disclaimer appears - and this is an exact, word-for-word quote from the web site:

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Important information:

LIPITOR@(atorvastatin calcium) is a prescription drug. It is used with a low-fat diet to lower cholesterol.

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 get pregnant. It has not been shown to prevent heart disease or heart attacks.
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Am I totally missing the point - or have we been taking a drug prescribed to prevent a disease when the manufacturer says the drug doesn't prevent it!!!

Is this any way to run an airline???

HubbleRules

[JJ]

I have seen and heard that MANY times. I'll bet if U questioned them, or your dr. this is the answer U would get:

The drug doesn't prevent heart attacks, but high cholesterol might give U one, so by taking it and reducing your cholesterol, therefore U are avoiding the high cholesterol from giving you one. I'm willing to bet my house on that answer.

Trust me, if U have a question, THEY have an answer all ready for ya. Guess what, Pfizer is opening another plant here in CT. Oh wow, the money must be pouring in for them. I know, I'm bad...CYL....

[Cloverberry52]

I think they just say that about the heart attacks in case someone has one while using their product, they can't be held responsible and be sued. I was taking Zocor but I keep getting muscle pains and the last time I tried it, it gave me some permanent damage to my left side. Not bad but I won't take another statin drug.

[HubbleRules]

JJ,

These inconsistencies and contradicting studies (on all sides of the debate) are driving me nuts!!!!

Becoming a beach bum is looking more and more desireable...

Are you up for it???


HubbleRules

[JJ]

ROTFL...YES, I am most definitely ready to become a beach bum. Let's get this show on the road fella....

I gave up a LONG time ago trying to figure these drug companies out, my brain was turning to mush. Hope U had a good day, it was gorgeous here, and man, did I go like the wind to do some spring cleaning. I have a long way to go before done, but at least it was a start. I'm getting way too old for this, I need a 2 room house. Just swept the garage, now I feel like Pig Pen, so best hit the shower before Desperate Housewives comes on.


CYL....