FDA, Studies Warn of Diabetes Link with Lipitor and Other Statins
By Robert J. Boumis
Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to a class of drugs called statins. These drugs can help correct the levels of cholesterol and related lipids in the blood. However, evidence has emerged that the drug may cause diabetes in certain patients.
The human body needs various forms of cholesterol to survive. However, if the ratios between the different forms of cholesterol fall out of whack, the body can suffer from a number of serious side effects. In particular, excessive low-density lipoproteins (or LDL) cholesterol can encourage a hardening of the arteries. This state leads to increased strain on the heart, which in turn leads to high blood pressure and stroke. While diet is a major factor in cholesterol levels, a person’s own physiology plays a big role as well, since the body produces some cholesterol.
In July of last year, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) expanded their warning on the drug Lipitor and other statins. This warning indicated that the drugs may cause rises in blood sugar, possibly leading to type-2 diabetes.
This statement came in response to several studies that found a link between statins and an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes. These studies included an epidemiology cohort study of more than 153,800 postmenopausal women, as well as a meta-analysis (a study that compares the findings of multiple previous studies) that analyzed the results of thirteen previous studies.
Lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of Lipitor. These Lipitor lawsuits allege that the manufacturers were aware of the risks of diabetes associated with these drugs – or reasonably should have been aware based on clinical trials, post-market surveillance and peer-reviewed research articles. The Lipitor lawsuits further allege that despite this information, drug companies continued to manufacture, market and distribute drugs like Lipitor, and may have actively concealed the risks, preventing patients and their health care professionals from having all of the information they needed to make an informed decision.
If you or someone you care about took Lipitor and went on to develop diabetes, you may have found yourself in a challenging situation. Managing diabetes requires changes in lifestyle, diet and adding a medical regimen to your life. It’s normal to feel stressed or depressed when coping with a chronic condition. But you need to remember that you still have your rights, and there are steps to take to regain a measure of control over your situation. You can start by visiting the Lipitor Diabetes Class Action Lawsuit Investigation and obtaining a free case evaluation by a skilled Lipitor injury lawyer.
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