Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Serious Event - Muscular Weakness

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):
Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Vitamin B6
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder

Vitamin B-12
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder

Folic Acid
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder

Welchol
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol

Other drugs received by patient: Dyazide; Glucosamine; Zetia; Ecotrin; Clonazepam; Amoxicillin

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 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):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2001-05-02
    End date: 2007-06-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis

Other drugs received by patient: Dyazide; Clarinex; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: female, weighing 62.0 kg (136.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myositis, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscular Weakness, Osteopenia, Aggression, Myopathy, Anxiety, Fatigue, Histology Abnormal, Ecchymosis, Aldolase Increased, Depression, Vasculitis

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2006-05-01
    End date: 2007-05-27

Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased

Other drugs received by patient: Oscal 500-D

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):
Pepcid RPD
    Administration route: Oral

Lipitor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 2001-06-01
    End date: 2007-10-15

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

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: male, weighing 89.0 kg (195.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Drug Intolerance, Muscular Weakness, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Gait Disturbance, Myocardial Infarction, Exercise Tolerance Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Xanax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Lipitor

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Cartia XT; Tritace; Multi-Vitamins; Nexium; Temaze; Panadol

Adverse event in 39 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-25

Patient: 39 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Medication Error, Muscular Weakness, Blood Cholesterol Increased, NO Adverse Reaction

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Adverse event in 65 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: 65 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Back Pain, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Muscular Weakness, Gait Disturbance, Fall, Hypertonia

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Administration route: Oral

Lipitor

Other drugs received by patient: Avapro; Perindopril Erbumine; Losec; Vitamin CAP; Norvasc; Warfarin Sodium

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: male, weighing 127.0 kg (279.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Dyspnoea, Abasia, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Muscular Weakness, Electrolyte Imbalance

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Furosemide; Potassium Chloride; Vytorin

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: female, weighing 86.4 kg (190.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Muscular Weakness, Drug Interaction

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased

Azithromycin
    Indication: Sinusitis

Other drugs received by patient: Nasonex

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-10-18

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Balance Disorder, Muscular Weakness, Fall, Muscle Spasms

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor

Lipitor

Other drugs received by patient: APO-Sulfatrim DS; Calcium; Clorazepate; Eliroxin; Nitrolingual; Vitamin D

Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: 62 year old male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Contusion, Pruritus, Haemorrhage, Breast Disorder Male, Photopsia, Periorbital Haematoma, Myalgia, Vitreous Floaters, Breast Discomfort, Unevaluable Event, Retinopathy, Breast Discolouration, Muscular Weakness, DRY Skin, Rash, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Paraesthesia, Nipple Disorder, Visual Disturbance, Oliguria

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-10-18

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Muscular Weakness, Amnesia, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
    Administration route: Oral

Lipitor

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Muscle Atrophy, Loss of Control of Legs, Dyskinesia, Muscular Weakness, Amnesia, Fall, Myalgia, Gait Disturbance, Asthenia

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from NEW Zealand on 2007-10-06

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Loss of Control of Legs, Dyskinesia, Muscular Weakness, Gait Disturbance, Fall, Asthenia, Amnesia

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-04

Patient: 71 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Nerve Injury, Drug Effect Decreased, Rhabdomyolysis, Muscular Weakness, Chromaturia, Fall, Myopathy, Balance Disorder, Sepsis, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Gait Disturbance, Muscle Spasms

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

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 consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-30

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain, Muscular Weakness, Gait Disturbance, Dysgraphia

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2007-07-26

Patient: female, weighing 62.0 kg (136.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myositis, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscular Weakness, Osteopenia, Myopathy, Anxiety, Fatigue, Aldolase Increased, Vasculitis, Depression

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Oscal 500-D

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-19

Patient: female, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Pain in Extremity, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Muscle Contracture, Muscular Weakness, Amnesia

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Copaxone

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Norway on 2007-07-18

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Pain, Muscular Weakness, Psoriasis, Visual Acuity Reduced, Reading Disorder, Periarthritis, Polyneuropathy, Myalgia, Malaise, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Dysgraphia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Hypersomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Dosage: daily dose:10mg-freq:daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
    Start date: 1998-02-18
    End date: 1998-04-27

Lipitor
    Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
    Start date: 1998-03-01
    End date: 1998-03-01

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-11

Patient: female, weighing 53.5 kg (117.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Pain in Extremity, Muscular Weakness, Exercise Tolerance Decreased, Discomfort, Myalgia, Fatigue, Limb Discomfort, Muscle Fatigue, Emotional Disorder, Gait Disturbance, Spinal Operation

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2006-07-01

Drug, Unspecified
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2006-11-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Vytorin
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Zocor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Zetia
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-03-01

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Acyclovir; Premarin; Zoloft; Diovan; Hydrochlorothiazide

Adverse event in male receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-10

Patient: male, weighing 108.9 kg (239.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Tinnitus, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Cataract, Motor Dysfunction, Stent Placement, Muscular Weakness, Synovial Cyst, Myalgia, Surgery, Road Traffic Accident, Arthralgia, Blood Pressure Abnormal, Gait Disturbance, Blindness

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Celebrex; Fluoxetine; Aspirin; Vitamin CAP; Drug, Unspecified

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-09

Patient: female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Diabetes Mellitus, Flatulence, Cardiomegaly, Muscle Enzyme Increased, Malaise, Muscle Injury, Oedema Peripheral, Aneurysm, Heart Rate Abnormal, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Blood Urine Present, Hypoaesthesia, Ill-Defined Disorder, Thyroid Disorder, Major Depression, Nervous System Disorder, Vascular Occlusion, Abasia, Benign Renal Neoplasm, Abdominal Pain Upper, Weight Increased, Myalgia, Fatigue, Dyspnoea Exertional, Abdominal Distension, Dizziness, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase MM Increased, Neuropathy, Gout, Muscular Weakness, Bladder Disorder, Arthritis, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1999-01-01
    End date: 2002-03-01

Lipitor
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease

Lipitor
    Indication: Hyperlipidaemia

Other drugs received by patient: Altace; Trazodone HCL; Paxil

Adverse event in female receiving Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-09

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain in Extremity, Pain of Skin, Abasia, Dementia, Muscular Weakness, Apathy, Myalgia, Fatigue, Arthralgia, Arthritis

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)