aquanautIf not then will Lipitor go generic?
Is there a generic drug available for lipitor?
- Posted:
- 22 Nov 2009 by aquanaut
- Topics:
- lipitor, high cholesterol, atorvastatin, generic
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Noodles28 Jun 2010
As of June 2010 there is not a generic version of Lipitor available. A generic form is expected to come to market around November 2011. Pfizer and Ranbaxy (a generic manufacturer) have entered into an agreement that will not allow Ranbaxy to make generic Lipitor until then.
RedKitten23 Feb 2011
As of today, 2/23/2011, Banner health is giving in hospital meds of atorvastatin. Since lipitor is the only atorvastatin, it must be generic. I know Britain was given the OK to make the lipitor generic in July 2010. Last I heard the patent was to run out in November 2010 in the US, unless an extention was paid for.
9 Apr 2012
I was switched over to the "generic" Lipitor in Jan. In March I started experiencing severe muscle cramps, shortness of breath and heart palpitations. I still had some Lipitor samples so switched back to that for a week and all of these side effects abated. Everyone tells me that both meds are "exactly the same" but why did I have the problems with the generic and not the brand name?? Anyone else have any issues with the generic? Thanks.
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forgot to mention:
There is often confusion between the generic name and the generic version of a drug. Every brand name has an active ingredient which is called the "generic name".
For lipitor, the generic name is atorvastatin.
This is not the same as a "generic version" of a drug. In order for there to be a generic version, the brand name must have gone off-patent and another company besides the orignial manufactuer must be making the medicine.
I live in Costa Rica. I am taking a generic for Lipitor called Calox, 10 mg per day. I assume it is not available in the USA, yet. Is it safe? Please comment.