prescribe GENERIC atorvastatin (Lipitor) beginning the end of November

November 2011

You'll be able to prescribe GENERIC atorvastatin (Lipitor) beginning the end of November.

Atorvastatin will unseat simvastatin as the most popular generic statin...especially with simvastatin's new dosing restrictions.

Simvastatin now needs to be limited to 40 mg/day due to the increased risk of myopathy with higher doses.

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Statins prescribe GENERIC atorvastatin (Lipitor) beginning the end of November
Bisphosphonates more controversy about how long patients should take bisphosphonates (Fosamax, etc) for osteoporosis
Men's Health daily Cialis (tadalafil) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Men's Health Saw palmetto will fall out of favor for treating BPH symptoms
Diabetes You'll hear claims that gliptins (Januvia, etc) decrease cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients
Gastroenterology reps claim the new Duexis is safer than plain NSAIDs
Chronic Pain Gralise (gra-LEEZ), a new extended-release gabapentin for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
Ophthalmology Glaucoma patients often ask which drugs to avoid
Respiratory & Allergy You'll finally see Primatene Mist (epinephrine) disappear and the new Combivent Respimat appear
Edema how to handle drug-induced edema
Magnesium PPIs and hypomagnesemia are raising questions about when and how to use magnesium supplements
Infectious Diseases treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in children