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Total Lipitor reports: 3903.Lipitor FDA safety alerts: 2003 2005 .
Reported deaths: 156 Reported hospitalizations: 850.
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Have you experienced Lipitor side effects?| Yes, Severe |  44% |
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| Yes, Minor | 19% |
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Lipitor Side Effects Report #SELF173 -2008-06-08
LIPITOR problem was reported on 2008-06-08
Patient reported the following LIPITOR side effects:"muscle pain in thighs,burning pain in left arm. Both vastly improved when I stopped taking statins. Stiff, painful thighs after taking lipitor 80mg for 2 yrs, cut to 40mg, still painful, cut to 20mg, didn\'t help, so changed to Crestor. One month of Crestor 20mg, my left arm began to ache, then burn for several days, discontinued statins and arm began to improve & continues to."Read more
Lipitor Side Effects Report #SELF208 -2008-09-29
LIPITOR problem was reported on 2008-09-29
Patient reported the following LIPITOR side effects:"Leg and foot cramps, dry mouth and slight brochial spasm. "Read more
Lipitor Side Effects Report #SELF1949 -2008-08-13
LIPITOR problem was reported on 2008-08-13
Patient reported the following LIPITOR side effects:"Swelling and pain in joints, especially both knees, fingers, toes, ankles. Tingling and needle-like pain in outer aspect of left knee,difficulty in walking due to pain, stifxfness, swelling. Tendonitis. "Read more
Lipitor Side Effects Report #SELF3008 -2009-02-11
LIPITOR problem was reported on 2009-02-11
Patient reported the following LIPITOR side effects:"Pain in legs and feet, can\'t stand, sit stand or sleep. Constant throbbing in muscles. Areas of skin that is warm and red. Cannot stand anything to touch skin. Piercing pain when standing or walking. Can\'t sleep because of constant throbbing pain. Hurts so much I scream and cry. I feel like I am dying and I welcome the thoughts as there will be relief from the pain. Pain meds or pain patches have no effect on the pain."Read more
Lipitor FDA reported side effects and reactions
| 2008 |
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| AMNESIA, DEATH, ABASIA, BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED, ASTHENIA |
| 2007 |
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| AMNESIA, BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED, ABASIA, ARTHRALGIA, BLOOD CHOLESTEROL INCREASED |
| 2006 |
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| ABASIA, AMNESIA, ARTHRALGIA, ASTHENIA, BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED |
Lipitor Side Effects reported to FDA
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Lipitor Side Effects Report #5196255-9Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 21, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 181.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic steatosis, tendonitis. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5196306-1
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 23, 2006. Female patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, blood cholesterol increased, heart rate increased, hypertension, malaise. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5196795-2
Physician from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 25, 2006. Male patient was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood testosterone decreased, decreased appetite, listless, malaise. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with ARTIST, LASIX, RENIVACE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5197541-9
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 22, 2006. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension, pyrexia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatic function abnormal, hepatic steatosis, hepatitis
, jaundice cholestatic, liver disorder, pyrexia, viral infection. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, FLOMOX, MUCOSOLVAN, CALONAL, FOSMICIN S. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5197561-4
Physician from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 22, 2006. Female patient, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, insomnia, anxiety
and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, blood creatine phosphokinase mb increased, dehydration, diabetes mellitus, infection, peritonitis, pyrexia, rhabdomyolysis, tachycardia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALCION, ETIZOLAM, TRIAZOLAM, FLUNITRAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5197648-6
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Dec 27, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with carotid arteriosclerosis and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dizziness, eyelid ptosis, fatigue, headache
. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE, ASPIRIN, NIMODIPINE. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5197683-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 26, 2006. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, mobility decreased, muscle spasms, pain
. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIZEM, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5197692-9
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 25, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199125-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 29, 2006. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, ill-defined disorder, muscle atrophy, prostate examination abnormal. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN, ASPIRIN, ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN E. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199149-8
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: c-reactive protein increased, hepatitis
, pyrexia, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199161-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 26, 2006. Male patient, weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anger, blood sodium decreased, pneumonia
, weight increased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, LISINOPRIL, THYROID. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199192-9
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 30, 2006. Male patient, weighting 145.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: maculopathy. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199206-6
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 25, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myoglobin urine present. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG-FREQ:DAILY. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199236-4
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG-FREQ:QD. During the same period patient was treated with THEOPHYLLINE, CARBOCISTEINE, CIMETIDINE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199252-2
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 28, 2006. Male patient, 88 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, lip swelling, muscle disorder, swollen tongue. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, NIFEDIPINE, PANTOPRAZOLE, DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199571-X
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, dysstasia, gait disturbance, myalgia, pain
. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199595-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 35 years of age, weighting 286.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hepatic failure, erectile dysfunction
and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, anxiety , aspartate aminotransferase increased, burning sensation, cardio-respiratory arrest, heart rate decreased, hyperhidrosis, loss of consciousness. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETADOTE, ENZYTE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/22/2006.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199853-1
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with myocardial infarction and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: recurrent cancer. LIPITOR dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5199897-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5200226-3
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 27, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia, muscular weakness, myalgia, myopathy, swelling. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with CASODEX, LOCHOL. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5200272-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, weighting 222.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, hyperlipidaemia, atrial fibrillation
and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation , atrial flutter, blood pressure increased, chest pain , dyspnoea, ventricular tachycardia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHANTIX, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, WARFARIN, CLONIDINE, MELATONIN, VITAMIN CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5200292-5
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, hypertension and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, arthropathy, flatulence, muscle disorder, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, skin discolouration, skin ulcer. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRESSOR, NORVASC. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5200355-4
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, coronary artery disease
, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle injury, muscle spasms. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EZETROL, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5200365-7
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 216.9 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle enzyme increased, muscle spasms. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALTACE, LANTUS, HUMALOG. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5200400-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, neuropathy peripheral, muscle spasms, rash and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction, antinuclear antibody positive, cerebral haemorrhage, eye irritation, intestinal obstruction, muscle spasms, pain
, pain in extremity. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LYRICA, QUININE SULPHATE, ANCEF, ZETIA, MOTRIN, PRILOSEC, XANAX, CLONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5200404-3
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression suicidal. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5201444-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, dyspnoea, hepatic steatosis, myalgia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5201529-9
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, dysphagia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5202579-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 151.9 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, muscle tightness, road traffic accident, sleep talking, sleep walking, swelling, whiplash injury. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN, CYCLOBENZAPRINE, FOSAMAX, EFFEXOR. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5202621-5
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 115.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: high density lipoprotein, muscle disorder, musculoskeletal chest pain, rash. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, ASPIRIN, ZETIA, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, KLONOPIN, OXYCODONE, ULTRACET. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5202761-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myasthenia gravis, thymoma. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYTRIN. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5203814-3
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 193.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain
, pain in extremity. LIPITOR dosage: 20MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5204204-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: c-reactive protein increased, hypotonia, muscle atrophy, myositis
, prostate cancer , weight decreased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5205279-4
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysstasia, herpes zoster, muscular weakness, pain in extremity, spinal operation. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CRESTOR, NIASPAN, PARNATE, VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5205281-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malaise, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal discomfort, nonspecific reaction, sluggishness, thinking abnormal. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRESSOR, TOPROL, ACIPHEX, BENTYL, FLONASE. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5206327-8
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Jan 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, granuloma, polymyositis. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5206483-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 238.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, INSULIN, AVANDIA. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5207643-6
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coronary angioplasty. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with PANALDINE, ITOROL, ARTIST, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5207661-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, anorexia, bone pain, fall, headache
, malaise, muscle disorder, myalgia, nasopharyngitis. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, DIABETA, LISINOPRIL, AVANDIA, QUININE SULPHATE. Patient recovered.Lipitor Side Effects Report #5207677-1
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, arthritis
, blood cholesterol increased, heart rate increased, hypertension, malaise. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Showing 1-40 of 3903 Next >
