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Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (66)

     Hypoglycaemia (10)Rhabdomyolysis (9)Drug Interaction (8)Myalgia (7)Pain in Extremity (6)Muscle Spasms (6)Agranulocytosis (5)Insomnia (5)Fatigue (4)Renal Failure Acute (4)

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

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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 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 female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: female, weighing 63.6 kg (140.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cerebrovascular Accident

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-11

Patient: male, weighing 59.9 kg (131.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-06

Patient: male, weighing 86.4 kg (190.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Bedridden, Pain, Abasia, Liver Disorder, Impaired Driving Ability, Malaise, Unevaluable Event, Renal Failure Acute, Dyspnoea, Pain in Extremity, Diplegia, Cognitive Disorder, Cerebrovascular Accident, Hyperaesthesia, Lung Disorder, Insomnia, Swelling, Memory Impairment, Influenza Like Illness

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Tylenol W / Codeine NO. 4; ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Acetylsalicylic Acid



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-01

Patient: female, weighing 84.8 kg (186.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Peripheral Coldness, Muscle Atrophy, Flatulence, Fall, Liver Disorder, Walking AID User, OFF Label USE, Hypokinesia, Neuropathy Peripheral, Balance Disorder, Unevaluable Event, Muscle Spasms, Loss of Control of Legs, Pain in Extremity, Ill-Defined Disorder, Staphylococcal Infection, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2004-01-01

Lipitor
    Indication: Pain

Other drugs received by patient: Diovan



Adverse event in 44 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 44 year old female, weighing 99.8 kg (219.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Muscular Weakness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-30

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
    Dosage: daily dose:100mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Angina Pectoris

Lipitor
    Dosage: daily dose:10mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
    Start date: 2007-04-10
    End date: 2007-05-13

Other drugs received by patient: Diltiazem HCL; Nitorol R; Epadel; Candesartan Cilexetil



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-27

Patient: male, weighing 100.0 kg (220.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Multi-Organ Failure, Pancreatitis Necrotising, Diabetes Mellitus, Asthenia

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Ramipril



Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-24

Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 73.9 kg (162.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Constipation, Weight Abnormal, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal Pain, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Abdominal Distension, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-09

Lipitor
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-09

Lipitor
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-09

Other drugs received by patient: Buspar; Valtrex; Ditropan XL; Imipramine; Premarin; Multi-Vitamin; Glucosamine-Chondroitin; Fish OIL



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-23

Patient: female, weighing 72.0 kg (158.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiogenic Shock, Hypokalaemia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium; Aldactone; Piretanide; Thyradin S; Constan; Nitorol R; Allopurinol



Adverse event in 34 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-17

Patient: 34 year old male, weighing 102.1 kg (224.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Adverse Drug Reaction, Nervous System Disorder, Lactic Acidosis, Apoptosis, Melas Syndrome, Cerebrovascular Accident

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-13

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
    Dosage: daily dose:100mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Angina Pectoris

Lipitor
    Dosage: daily dose:10mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia

Other drugs received by patient: Diltiazem HCL; Nitorol R; Epadel; Blopress



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-10

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Dosage: 80 mg daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dyslipidaemia
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2006-12-21

Zetia
    Dosage: 10 mg daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dyslipidaemia
    Start date: 2004-08-01
    End date: 2006-12-21

Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; Naproxen; Dutasteride -Avodart; Metoprolol -Toprol; Rilutek



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Netherlands on 2007-07-10

Patient: male, weighing 79.0 kg (173.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Fibrosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Metformin HCL



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-09

Patient: female, weighing 72.0 kg (158.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiogenic Shock

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium; Aldactone; Piretanide; Thyradin S; Constan; Nitorol R; Allopurinol



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-09

Patient: female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort, Dizziness Postural, Oedema Peripheral, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Actos
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2006-05-08
    End date: 2007-04-14

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2006-08-21
    End date: 2007-04-14

Lipitor
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia

Soleton
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Analgesia



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 44 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-03

Patient: 44 year old male, weighing 82.6 kg (181.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Nightmare, Palpitations, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Insomnia, Drug Interaction, Feeling Abnormal

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

Suspect drug(s):
Azithromycin
    Dosage: 1x a day 5 days
    Indication: Nasopharyngitis
    Start date: 2007-02-01

Lipitor
    Dosage: 10 mg 1x a day
    Indication: Arterial Occlusive Disease
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-02-01



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-29

Patient: male, weighing 81.6 kg (179.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Arthropathy, Dysstasia, Coronary Artery Occlusion, Abasia, Gallbladder Disorder, Muscle Rigidity, Exercise Tolerance Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril; Lopressor



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-27

Patient: female, weighing 64.4 kg (141.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Nightmare, Pruritus, Nausea, Ovarian Cyst Ruptured, Irritability, Anxiety, Malaise, Dyspepsia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-22

Patient: male, weighing 95.5 kg (210.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Coronary Artery Occlusion, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; ALL Other Therapeutic Products



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):
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

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

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

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



Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort, Dizziness Postural, Oedema Peripheral, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Actos
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2006-05-08
    End date: 2007-04-10

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia

Lipitor
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia

Soleton
    Dosage: freq:every day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Analgesic Effect



Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-06-14

Patient: male, weighing 100.0 kg (220.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Multi-Organ Failure, Pancreatitis Necrotising, Diabetes Mellitus, Asthenia

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Ramipril



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