I heard Canada already has a generic for Lipitor.
2006-10-14 13:57:28 · 7 answers · asked by Ramona M 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Sorry I don't have an answer to your question about generic Lipitor.
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2006-10-14 17:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peachy, you don't know what you're talking about. There are two types of cholesterol. One comes from dietary sources, the other is hereditary. You can control dietary high cholesterol with diet and exercise, but you need Lipitor or one of the other statins to control hereditary high cholesterol.
So there are people who truly NEED a generic for Lipitor because it is very expensive and some people who should be using the drug simply can't afford it.
2006-10-14 16:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lovastatin is generic and does the same thing as lipitor?all statins basically do the same job but people have different reactions to different meds? I took lipitor and had muscle pain and joint stiffness, with lovastain seems not as prevalent. hope this helps ? good luck---------also niaspan but it messes with your pipes!!!big time!
2006-10-14 14:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by richard c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patents for drugs last 17 years in the U. S. Generally the pharmaceutical company tries to repackage it or reformulate it a little to keep a distinct product in patent.
2006-10-14 14:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by jude2918 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't need Lipitor if you ate healthy meals and exercised. Here's more: http://www.drmcdougall.com
2006-10-14 13:59:30 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try looking up atorvastatin...
2006-10-14 17:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk
2006-10-14 14:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by sexy gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋