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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Lipitor (Atorvastatin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (1514)
Cases resulting in a serious event (1467)
Cases resulting in death (62)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (66)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (354)
Cases resulting in disability (124)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (1220)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Lipitor (Atorvastatin). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-10-31
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Rhabdomyolysis, Compartment Syndrome, Drug Interaction, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Rinexin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Start date: 2007-07-01
End date: 2007-07-08
Other drugs received by patient: Cosylan; Penicillin V Potassium; Acetaminophen; Rhinocort
Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-31
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Liver Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
Start date: 2007-07-11
End date: 2007-08-10
Lipitor
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Olmetec
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-07-11
End date: 2007-08-10
Prorenal
Dosage: daily dose:5mcg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Start date: 2007-07-11
End date: 2007-08-10
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Finland on 2007-10-31
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Osteoarthritis, Polymyositis, Blood Pressure Systolic Increased, Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased, Blood Sodium Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Metformin HCL; Renitec; Primaspan; Thyroxin
Adverse event in 41 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-10-31
Patient: 41 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cytomegalovirus Antibody Positive, Hyperglycaemia, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate; Prednisolone
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Nausea, Dizziness, Paralysis, Loss of Consciousness
Suspect drug(s):
Chantix
Etanercept
Lipitor
Methotrexate
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-10-30
Patient: female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Diabetes Mellitus, Pain in Extremity, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Renal Pain
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2007-03-12
End date: 2007-04-15
Lipitor
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Other drugs received by patient: Nexium; Nexium; Nexium; Aspirin
Adverse event in 58 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Venezuela on 2007-10-30
Patient: 58 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-10-30
Patient: male, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Infarction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient: male, weighing 68.2 kg (150.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain in Extremity
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL; Aspirin; Lisinopril
Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2007-10-30
Patient: 64 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Nausea, Anorexia, Lung Infection, Pain
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Aspirin; Altace; Centrum
Adverse event in 47 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 47 year old male, weighing 95.3 kg (209.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain in Extremity, Disturbance in Attention, Asthenia, Loss of Libido
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in 48 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 48 year old female, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Vomiting, Arthralgia, Nausea, Bone Pain, Depression, Memory Impairment, Global Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: male, weighing 62.6 kg (137.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Joint Stiffness, Arthropathy, Balance Disorder, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Muscle Injury, Myoglobin Blood Increased, Muscle Spasms, Myositis, Hypoaesthesia, Granuloma, Myopathy, Paraesthesia, Cerebral Infarction, Nervous System Disorder, Spinal Column Stenosis, Neuralgia, Abasia, Impaired Work Ability, Fall, Myalgia, Fatigue, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Neuropathy, Amnesia, Cerebrovascular Accident, Enzyme Abnormality, Visual Disturbance, Joint Sprain, Arthritis, Asthenia, Face Injury, Spinal Cord Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Potassium Chloride; Antihypertensives; Procardia XL; Nifedipine
Adverse event in 42 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 42 year old male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Burning Sensation, Skin Disorder, Hypoaesthesia, Ill-Defined Disorder, Paraesthesia
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatocellular Damage
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-28
Patient: male, weighing 70.8 kg (155.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Disorientation, Global Amnesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26
Patient: 71 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Liver Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Actos
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Amaryl
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Betapressin
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-01-15
Lipitor
Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
Miglitol Tablet
Dosage: daily dose:150mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Vasolan
Dosage: daily dose:120mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-09-01
End date: 2007-10-18
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26
Patient: female, weighing 81.8 kg (180.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Irritability, Speech Disorder, Chest Pain, Disturbance in Attention, Feeling Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2007-10-08
End date: 2007-10-14
Norvasc
Indication: Hypertension
Other drugs received by patient: Lodine; Protonix; Prednisone
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26
Patient: female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Eyelid Oedema, Pain in Extremity, Eye Oedema, Pain, Muscular Weakness, LOW Density Lipoprotein Abnormal, Erythema, Ill-Defined Disorder, Myalgia, Limb Discomfort, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Balance Disorder, Oedema Peripheral
Suspect drug(s):
Fosamax
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Osteoporosis
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2001-05-02
End date: 2007-06-01
Other drugs received by patient: Dyazide; Clarinex; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2007-10-26
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoglycaemic Unconsciousness, Dizziness, Drug Interaction
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Lantus
Indication: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Australia on 2007-10-26
Patient: 69 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Skin Wrinkling, Pain in Extremity, Skin Exfoliation, Skin Disorder, Drug Interaction, Hypoaesthesia, Erythema, Injection Site Extravasation, Oedema Peripheral, Drug Administration Error
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Cardiovascular System Drugs
Indication: Blood Pressure
Contrast Media
Indication: Computerised Tomogram
Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26
Patient: male, weighing 74.8 kg (164.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Nerve Injury, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Pain in Extremity, Flatulence, Muscular Weakness, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Sensation of Blood Flow, Myalgia, Blood Cholesterol Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Folic Acid
Indication: Cardiac Disorder
Lipitor
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Vitamin B-12
Indication: Cardiac Disorder
Vitamin B6
Indication: Cardiac Disorder
Welchol
Indication: Blood Cholesterol
Other drugs received by patient: Dyazide; Glucosamine; Zetia; Ecotrin; Clonazepam; Amoxicillin
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-10-26
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26
Patient: female, weighing 59.1 kg (130.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Skin Cancer
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Valsartan; Amlodipine; Fosamax
Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26
Patient: female, weighing 78.0 kg (171.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Pain, Abasia, Adverse Drug Reaction, Sensory Loss, Hyperhidrosis, Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy, Constipation, Gallbladder Operation, Myalgia, Fatigue, Neck Pain, Joint Range of Motion Decreased, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Muscle Spasms, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Back Pain, Vomiting, Pain in Extremity, Nausea, Spondylolisthesis, Musculoskeletal Pain, Decreased Activity, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Hypoaesthesia, Bursitis, Cervicobrachial Syndrome, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Arthralgia, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Anorexia, Hypothyroidism, Gait Disturbance, LOW Density Lipoprotein Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid
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