Did they know?

Did the Lipitor Manufacturer Know About the Risks?

• Patients and doctors were not adequately warned about the risk of developing Type 2 diabeteswith use of Lipitor
• Pfizer promoted Lipitor as safe and effective, despite knowing that it could elevate blood sugar levels and/or cause Type 2 diabetes
• Lipitor’s label never carried a warning that it could cause changes in blood sugar levels and/or Type 2 diabetesuntil the FDA requested a label change in February 2012
• Even after the label change, Lipitor’s label still does not adequately warn patients about the risk of Type 2 diabetes
• Patients who developed diabetes due to Lipitor use now have to undergo regular testing of their blood glucose levels, adhere to a strict diets and take medication for the remainder of their livesand are at an increased risk for kidney disease, blindness, heart disease and other complications of diabetes

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