Better Homes And Gardens 2009 11, page 137 read online

Steve A.

New York, NY

Heart attack:

9/2008

thought

never

could happ

to me.

A heart attack at S

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h e a r t :

“ I h a d b e e n f e e lin g f in e . B u t t u r n s o u t m y c h o le s t e r o l a n d o t h e r r is k

fa c t o r s * in c r e a s e d m y c h a n c e o f a h e a r t a t t a c k . N o w I t r u s t m y h e a r t to L ip it o r .

T a lk to y o u r d o c t o r a b o u t y o u r r is k a n d a b o u t L ip it o r .”

A d d in g L ip ito r m ay help, w h e n d ie t and exercise are n o t enough. U n lik e some o th e r

c h o le s te ro l-lo w e rin g m edication s, L ip ito r is FD A -approved to reduce th e ris k o f h e a rt

a tta ck and stroke in patients w ith several com m on ris k factors, in c lu d in g fa m ily h isto ry,

h ig h b lo o d pressure, lo w g o o d ch o le ste ro l, age and sm oking.

L ip ito r has been extensively stu d ie d w ith over 16 years o f research. A n d L ip ito r is

backed b y 400 o n g o in g o r co m p le te d c lin ic a l studies.

*Patient’s risk factors include age, gender, smoking, and high blood pressure.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: LIPITOR is a prescription

drug. It is used in patients with multiple risk factors for

heart disease such as family history, high blood pressure,

age, low HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) or smoking to reduce

the risk of heart attack, stroke and certain kinds of heart

surgeries. When diet and exercise alone are not enough,

LIPITOR is used along with a low-fat diet and exercise

to lower cholesterol.

LIPITOR is not for everyone. It is not for those with

liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing,

pregnant or may become pregnant. If you take LIPITOR,

tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness.

This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side

effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you

take.This may help avoid serious drug interactions.

Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver

function before and during treatment and may adjust

your dose. The most common side effects are gas,

constipation, stomach pain and heartburn. They tend

to be mild and often go away.

LIPITOR is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment

options that you and your doctor can consider.

Please see additional important information on next page.

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a heart to heart with your doctor about your risk. And about Lipitor.

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You are encouraged to report negative side ffectsfprescription drugs to the FDA.

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