FDA OKs Pfizer's Lipitor for use in diabetics

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. said on Tuesday U.S. regulators have
approved its blockbuster cholesterol drug Lipitor to reduce the risk of
stroke and heart attack in diabetic patients.

Pfizer said the approval is for patients with type 2, or adult onset,
diabetes who have no signs of heart disease but have multiple risk factors
for the condition.

Common risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a family
history of heart disease, smoking and obesity.

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