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Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Death

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in death (62)

     Rhabdomyolysis (13)Myocardial Infarction (8)Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (7)Oedema Peripheral (7)Renal Failure (6)Coma Hepatic (5)Hepatitis Fulminant (5)Hepatic Failure (4)Sepsis (4)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Lipitor (Atorvastatin) that includes cases resulting in death.

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Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-10-25

Patient: 75 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Losec
    Administration route: Oral

Alendronate Sodium

Combivent

Flovent

Lasix

Lipitor

Metformin

Nitrazadon

Plaqueril

Prednisone

Serevent

Tylenol (Caplet)



Adverse event in 85 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: 85 year old male, weighing 74.6 kg (164.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Nausea, Balance Disorder, Abasia, Chills, Dysuria, Pyrexia, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Colombia on 2007-10-19

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sudden Death, Hypoaesthesia, Erythema, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
    Start date: 2004-09-24
    End date: 2007-10-04

Acuretic
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-09-24
    End date: 2007-10-04



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-12

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-09

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc

Lipitor



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Ireland on 2007-07-31

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Multi-Organ Failure, Pulmonary Haemorrhage, Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cerebrovascular Disorder
    Start date: 2005-12-16
    End date: 2006-01-15

Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Pantoprazole Sodium; Centyl K; Mesulid; Atenogen; Istin; Orovite; Thiamine



Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-07-19

Patient: 73 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Jaundice, Respiratory Arrest, Acute Hepatic Failure, Hepatitis, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Doxazosin Mesylate; Bendrofluazide; Amlodipine; Ramipril; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT; CO-Proxamol; Lansoprazole; Gaviscon; Bactrim



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Ireland on 2007-07-12

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Multi-Organ Failure, Pulmonary Haemorrhage, Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cerebrovascular Disorder
    Start date: 2005-12-16
    End date: 2006-01-15

Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Pantoprazole Sodium; Centyl K; Mesulid; Atenogen; Istin; Orovite; Thiamine



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-07-10

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Netherlands on 2007-07-10

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Blood Triglycerides Increased, High Density Lipoprotein Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Indication: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased

Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-07-06

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Tenormin; Cough and Cold Preparations; Cough and Cold Preparations



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-07-03

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-06-22

Patient: 50 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ischaemia, Hepatitis Acute, Anaemia, Cardiac Output Decreased, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Death, Renal Failure, Hepatomegaly, Chronic Hepatic Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Coversyl (Perindopril Erbumine)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-08-19

Lasix
    Indication: Ischaemia
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Lasix
    Indication: Left Ventricular Failure
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Clopidogrel Bisulfate; Carvedilol; [composition Unspecified]



Adverse event in 80 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Philippines on 2007-06-14

Patient: 80 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Acute Myocardial Infarction

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-06-14

Patient: 60 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancreatitis Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-06-13

Patient: 50 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ischaemia, Hepatitis Acute, Anaemia, Cardiac Output Decreased, Cardiac Disorder, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Death, Renal Failure, Hepatomegaly, Chronic Hepatic Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2004-09-27

Coversyl (Perindopril Erbumine)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-08-19

Lasix
    Indication: Ischaemia
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Lasix
    Indication: Left Ventricular Failure
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Clopidogrel Bisulfate; Carvedilol; [composition Unspecified]



Adverse event in 51 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2007-06-07

Patient: 51 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Malaise, Pancreatic Carcinoma, Myocardial Infarction, Hepatocellular Damage

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-04

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-04

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agranulocytosis, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Histiocytosis Haematophagic, Pneumonia, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Sepsis

Adverse event resulted in: death, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Dosage: daily dose:20mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
    Start date: 2006-12-20
    End date: 2007-01-21

Mucosta
    Dosage: daily dose:300mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastric Ulcer

Other drugs received by patient: Caltan; Takepron; Warfarin Sodium; Adalat; Astomin; Mucodyne; Frandol; Pursennid



Adverse event in 80 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Philippines on 2007-06-01

Patient: 80 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral

Norvasc
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Ireland on 2007-05-21

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2007-05-17

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Dialysis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-11

Patient: 63 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Toxicity, Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diphenhydramine HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Phenobarbital TAB
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Carbon Monoxide
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Diazepam
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Carbamazepine
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Lipitor
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Nitroglycerin
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Albuterol
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Nasonex
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Levoxyl
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Enalapril
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Prevacid
    Indication: Suicide Attempt

Unspecified Vitamins
    Indication: Suicide Attempt



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-05-11

Patient: male, weighing 128.6 kg (282.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia

Clozapine
    Dosage: daily dose:350mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizophrenia
    Start date: 2005-10-14
    End date: 2007-01-17

Clozapine

Metformin HCL
    Dosage: text:500
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Diamicron
    Dosage: daily dose:30mg
    Administration route: Oral



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