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The popular cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) has been linked to a serious risk of diabetes in women. Lawsuits allege that the manufacturer of Lipitor was aware of this risk but failed to adequately warn consumers and physicians. If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, an experienced Lipitor lawyer in our office can evaluate your potential claim at no cost and help protect your legal rights.
Lipitor and Diabetes Side Effects
In February 2012, the FDA studied the effects of statin drugs on blood glucose levels and concluded that manufacturers must warn patients about a risk of elevated blood sugar. Our Lipitor attorneys are investigating whether the manufacturer of Lipitor was aware of diabetes side effects prior to the FDA’s study, and whether the company knowingly or negligently put patients at risk.
The Lipitor lawyers at our firm continue to receive reports from victims experiencing diabetes even in the absence of a personal or family history for the disease.
Once diagnosed, patients must often face major lifestyle changes and increased medical expenses. Treatment for diabetes typically includes weight control, frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels, dietary restrictions, and additional medication. Patients also face the risk of serious adverse health effects such as damage to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves. In more severe cases, diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, and even blindness or limb loss.
In addition to safety concerns, recent medical studies have raised questions about whether statin drugs are effective in preventing heart attack and stroke in patients who do not already have heart disease. As cardiologist Eric Topol stated in the New York Times, the benefits of taking a statin drug for primary prevention may be minimal. At the same time, with 20 million Americans taking statins, the number of statin-induced cases of diabetes may be close to 100,000.
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