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Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Hospitalization

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in hospitalization (354)

     Myalgia (39)Rhabdomyolysis (38)Liver Disorder (25)Asthenia (24)Renal Failure Acute (24)Pain in Extremity (23)Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased (19)Muscular Weakness (19)Drug Interaction (17)Fatigue (17)

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

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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 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 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 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 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 male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: male, weighing 78.0 kg (171.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Nerve Injury, Neuropathy, Monoplegia, Pain in Extremity, Muscular Weakness, Ill-Defined Disorder, Amnesia, Myalgia, Fatigue, Insomnia, Muscle Injury, Gait Disturbance, Coordination Abnormal, Depression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Haemorrhage, Prothrombin Time Shortened, Drug Interaction, Renal Pain

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Influenza Vaccine

Other drugs received by patient: Warfarin Sodium



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 42 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Taiwan, Province of China on 2007-10-26

Patient: 42 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myocardial Infarction, Hepatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Concor; Ramipril; Amaryl; Metformin



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Mexico on 2007-10-26

Patient: male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Rhabdomyolysis, Pain in Extremity, Drug Interaction, Hepatitis, Myalgia, Fatigue, Dizziness, Disturbance in Attention, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Antiinfectives

Other drugs received by patient: Kaletra; Abacavir Sulfate; Lamivudine; Losartan Potassium; Norvasc; Clonazepam; Loratadine



Adverse event in 83 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-25

Patient: 83 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscular Weakness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2001-06-01
    End date: 2007-10-15

Pepcid RPD
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Gasmotin; Urso 250; Mucosta; Persantin



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

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: 73 year old female, weighing 60.4 kg (132.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Jaundice, Nausea, Chromaturia, Constipation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



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 61 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Netherlands on 2007-10-23

Patient: 61 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fibrosis, Hepatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2005-03-24

Zetia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2004-11-04
    End date: 2005-03-24

Other drugs received by patient: Isosorbide Dinitrate; Phenprocoumon; Metoprolol Tartrate; Dipyridamole; Colestid



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: male, weighing 50.8 kg (111.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: LOW Density Lipoprotein, Stent Placement

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Myocardial Infarction

Lipitor

Other drugs received by patient: Carvedilol; Digoxin; Lasix; Aldactone; Altace



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-19

Patient: female, weighing 45.4 kg (99.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Muscle Atrophy, Aortic Aneurysm, Pain

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Lipitor
    Indication: Aortic Aneurysm

Other drugs received by patient: Citalopram Hydrobromide; Omeprazole; Gabapentin; Hydroxyzine; Lotrel; Zyloprim; Tizanidine HCL; Etodolac; Zolpidem Tartrate; Crestor; Xopenex; Aspirin; Spiriva; Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Cilostazol; Darvocet; Oxygen



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-19

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Glossodynia, Diverticulitis, Intestinal Resection, Oral Discomfort, Nephrolithiasis, Myalgia, Endodontic Procedure, Oral Candidiasis, Animal Bite, Pharyngolaryngeal Pain, Oedema Mouth, Epistaxis, Post Procedural Infection, Back Pain, Abscess Drainage, Swollen Tongue, Lobar Pneumonia, Burning Sensation, Osteoarthritis, Oral Pain, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celebrex

Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Prednisone

Protonix

Other drugs received by patient: Ambien; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Glucosamine; Chondroitin; ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Chondroitin / Glucosamine / Methylsulfonylmethane; Vitamin E; Centrum Silver; Ginsana; Royal Jelly



Adverse event in receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-19

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Failure

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Gabapentin Basics B 600mg Filmtabletten

Lipitor
    Dosage: 80 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 43 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-18

Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rash Generalised, Pyrexia, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diovan
    Dosage: 20 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-07-22
    End date: 2007-08-27

Lipitor
    Dosage: 10 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-26

Ludiomil
    Dosage: 10 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-15
    End date: 2007-08-27

Melbin
    Dosage: 500 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-10
    End date: 2007-08-27

Mexitil
    Dosage: 300 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Nerve Injury
    Start date: 2007-07-20
    End date: 2007-08-27

PL Gran.
    Dosage: 3 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-24

PL Gran.
    Dosage: 3 g/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-28
    End date: 2007-08-29

Tegretol
    Dosage: 200 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Nerve Injury
    Start date: 2007-08-07
    End date: 2007-08-27



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Chile on 2007-10-18

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dermatitis Allergic, Oedema Peripheral, Muscle Rigidity

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-10-01
    End date: 2007-10-08

Lipitor
    Dosage: daily dose:80mg-freq:daily
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 43 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-18

Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rash Generalised, Pyrexia, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diovan
    Dosage: 20 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-07-22
    End date: 2007-08-27

Lipitor
    Dosage: 10 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-26

Ludiomil
    Dosage: 10 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-15
    End date: 2007-08-27

Melbin
    Dosage: 500 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-10
    End date: 2007-08-27

Mexitil
    Dosage: 300 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Nerve Injury
    Start date: 2007-07-20
    End date: 2007-08-27

PL Gran.
    Dosage: 3 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-24

PL Gran.
    Dosage: 3 g/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-28
    End date: 2007-08-29

Tegretol
    Dosage: 200 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Nerve Injury
    Start date: 2007-08-07
    End date: 2007-08-27



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-16

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Failure

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Gabapentin

Lipitor
    Dosage: 80 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral



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

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: 60 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Coagulopathy, Drug Interaction, Pyrexia, Myalgia, Nephrolithiasis, Pyelectasia, Oedema Peripheral, Muscle Spasms, Cough, Back Pain, Haemorrhage Urinary Tract, Haematuria, Anaemia, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Renal Cyst, Flank Pain, Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Coumadin
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-07-25

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
    End date: 2007-07-25

Targretin
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-07-25

Zolinza
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Mycosis Fungoides
    Start date: 2007-07-13
    End date: 2007-07-25

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil; Ritalin; Megace; Synthroid; Toprol-XL; Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides; Prinivil; Zantac; Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-10-12

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Burning Sensation, Coronary Artery Bypass, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Selozok; Cardiac Therapy



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-12

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Dyspnoea, Arthralgia, Memory Impairment, Muscle Tightness, Cardiac Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



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