According to experts, the blockbuster cholesterol drug Lipitor may increase the risk of diabetes.
What is Lipitor?
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a statin-based cholesterol drug manufactured by the Pfizer subsidiary Warner-Lambert. The cholesterol drug is a best seller and has achieved blockbuster status. Lipitor has produced more than $125 billion in sales before the patent expired in 2011. Now off patent, several generic Lipitor versions are available.