Potent new lipid-lowering drug, Lipitor (atorvastatin)

February 1997

You'll soon see a potent new lipid-lowering drug, Lipitor (atorvastatin). It'll be promoted by Parke-Davis and Pfizer.

Lipitor lowers LDL significantly more than simvastatin (Zocor)...pravastatin (Pravachol)...and the other "statins."

That's how it got its nickname, "turbostatin." It lowers LDL up to 60%...compared to 25% to 40% for the others.

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Table of Contents

Terfenadine off the market
Topamax (topiramate) for treating partial onset seizures in adults
Cholesterol Potent new lipid-lowering drug, Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Cholesterol Simvastatin and pravastatin prevent heart attacks and reduce death
Another quinolone antibiotic, Levaquin (levofloxacin)
OTC tests for urinary tract infections
Cancer Does selenium help prevent cancer?
Cancer Asking about hydrazine for cancer
Antifungals "Pulse dosing" for fungal nail infections
Antifungals Certain patients drink a cola along with their Sporanox (itraconazole) or Nizoral (ketoconazole)
Stronger warnings about using Cylert (pemoline) for ADHD
Questions about using melatonin for children with ADHD
Women's Health A novel estrogen product for postmenopausal women called Estring (EST-ring)
Women's Health Ortho Tri-Cyclen for ACNE
More antivirals will soon be out for treating HIV in CHILDREN
Multiple Sclerosis Two new drugs for multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Zanaflex will be used to reduce muscle spasticity
Heartburn The next Mylanta to hit the shelves WON'T contain an antacid
Practice Chart of the significant new drugs approved in 1996