Type-2 Diabetes, Muscle and Joint Diseases Linked to Lipitor

The study, headed by lead researcher Dr. Ishak Mansi from the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas, revealed that statins, just like Lipitor and Zocor, are said to be contributing to muscle weakness, muscle cramps and tendon problems. The study involved 14,000 U.S. active-duty soldiers and veterans, confirming the association between the drug use and musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.

Dr. Mansi, however, cautioned that it is important to consult to a doctor first about the benefit-risk ratio with these drugs. He also said that findings from the study need to be replicated in other types of studies. In the meantime, the link between Lipitor and type-2 diabetes is backed by recent studies.

A study conducted by the University of Massachusetts Medical School revealed that women taking statins had a significantly increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes as against women who are not taking said drug. Researchers analyzed data of about 154,000 women and reported that those who are taking statin drugs were almost 50 percent more likely to develop type-2 diabetes. It is revealing to note that none of the women had diabetes when they were included in the study. At the end of the study follow-up, 10,242 cases of diabetes were self-reported.

A study published in the British Medical Journal led Canada to launch its own investigation into statin drugs and its increasing link to type-2 diabetes. Researchers found out that some high-potency statins such as Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor have a greater likelihood of causing type-2 diabetes. Lipitor was singled out as results showed a 22 percent higher chance of causing type-2 diabetes, particularly in women.

Medical professionals have long been aware of Lipitor side effects like heart attack, liver dysfunction, cognitive damage and irreparable damage to nerves, tendons and muscles. It is only recently that the link between Lipitor and type-2 diabetes has been publicized, resulting to an increase in the number of Lipitor lawsuits that have been filed against Pfizer.

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