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Lipitor discontinued homeopathy effective?



Lipitor is a brand name for atorvastatin, a drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. According to Drug Patent Watch [1], Lipitor's patent expired in 2011, and several generic versions of atorvastatin are available in the market. However, there is no information available on whether Lipitor has been discontinued or not.

There are several alternatives to cholesterol-lowering drugs like Lipitor. According to the British Heart Foundation [2], homeopathy is not an effective treatment for high cholesterol. Instead, they suggest making lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and quitting smoking. They also recommend using other cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins, fibrates, and bile acid sequestrants, which are supported by clinical evidence.

A review of the literature by the National Center for Biotechnology Information [3] found that there is no evidence to support the use of homeopathy for the treatment of high cholesterol. The review suggests that patients with high cholesterol should be treated with evidence-based therapies such as statins, fibrates, and bile acid sequestrants.

In conclusion, there is no information available on whether Lipitor has been discontinued or not. However, homeopathy is not an effective treatment for high cholesterol, and patients should be treated with evidence-based therapies such as statins, fibrates, and bile acid sequestrants. Making lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and quitting smoking can also help to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/cholesterol-lowering-alternatives
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548236/



Follow-up:   Why was Lipitor discontinued? Is homeopathy a viable alternative to Lipitor? How effective is Lipitor compared to homeopathy?





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