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Total Lipitor reports: 2163.Lipitor FDA safety alerts: 2003 2005 .
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Lipitor Side Effects: myalgia, pain in extremity, muscular weakness, muscle spasms, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, gait disturbance, fatigue, amnesia, arthralgia, blood cholesterol increased, abasia,
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Self-reported LIPITOR Side Effects
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
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Lipitor Side Effects Report #5635414-5Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 12, 2008. Female patient, 83 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, auditory. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5635540-0
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Feb 13, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, fall, feeling abnormal, hypoaesthesia, palpitations, vomiting. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL, SYNTHROID, EPIVAL, ASAPHEN, SOTALOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5635546-1
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 13, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium increased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5635555-2
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Feb 15, 2008. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle atrophy, muscle spasms, muscular weakness, myocardial infarction, weight decreased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5635583-7
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 13, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphonia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CORTRIL. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5635585-0
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Feb 14, 2008. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, flushing, tremor. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MECOBALAMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5636159-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, myositis. LIPITOR dosage: 10MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5636286-5
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscular weakness. LIPITOR dosage: 10 ML. DAILY. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5636810-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 20, 2008. Female patient, 46 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: anger, atrial septal defect, cardiac disorder, cerebrovascular accident, hypoaesthesia, motor dysfunction, neuropathy peripheral, paraesthesia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5637300-3
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 14, 2008. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypothyroidism and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, hepatic function abnormal, pneumonia, rhabdomyolysis. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THYRADIN, VALSARTAN, FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE, GASMOTIN, SELBEX, DEPAS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5637314-3
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal stiffness, pain. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:5MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with EURODIN. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5637374-X
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, osteoarthritis and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aldolase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood potassium decreased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, myalgia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SHAKUYAKU, GASMOTIN, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, GOSHAJINKIGAN, TERNELIN, TSUKUSHI AM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5637514-2
Physician from NORWAY reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 15, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, amnesia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, barotitis media, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, epilepsy, muscle twitching, nystagmus, paraesthesia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBYL, AMLODIPINE. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5638104-8
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 199.0 lb, was diagnosed with cardiac failure congestive, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemodialysis, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. LIPITOR dosage: 80 MG ONCE A DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CARVEDILOL, LASIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ASPIRIN, FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5639336-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient, weighting 203.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aldolase increased, c-reactive protein increased, cataract operation, muscular weakness, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, rhabdomyolysis. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:40MG-FREQ:EVERY DAY AT BEDTIME. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, VITAMINS WITH MINERALS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, LANTUS, NOVOLOG. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5639392-4
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2008. Female patient, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, gait disturbance, muscle spasms, muscular weakness, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, CLARITIN, RANITIDINE, GEODON, TRIAZOLAM, KLONOPIN. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5639534-0
Physician from CYPRUS reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 19, 2008. Female patient, 64 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, auditory. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5639840-X
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2008. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, myalgia, viral infection. LIPITOR dosage: 20MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5641915-6
Physician from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 15, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, colonic polyp, dehydration, gastric polyps, hypokalaemia, myalgia, myopathy. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, GASMOTIN, URSO, MUCOSTA, PERSANTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5641974-0
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with vascular graft and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catheterisation cardiac, pain. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTISONE. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5642902-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 27, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. LIPITOR dosage: 20MG 1 PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5643012-2
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2008. Male patient, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, insomnia. LIPITOR dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5643476-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 22, 2008. Female patient, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, fall, injury, job dissatisfaction, memory impairment. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NAPROXEN, CLONAZEPAM, CYCLOBENZAPRINE, METOCLOPRAMIDE, DOCUSATE, FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE, TAMSULOSIN, PROPRANOLOL. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5643478-8
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2008. Male patient, weighting 235.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chromaturia, intentional overdose. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LEVOTHYROXINE, PLAVIX, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5643667-2
Physician from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 18, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALOSENN. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5645716-4
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 19, 2008. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, 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: abasia, abdominal distension, abdominal pain upper, aneurysm, angina pectoris, aortic dilatation, arthritis, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYBAN, ALTACE, TRAZODONE, PAXIL, PLAVIX, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5645722-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthritis, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dehydration, full blood count abnormal, hepatic steatosis, inflammation, neuropathy peripheral, oedema peripheral, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5645780-2
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, renal impairment, renal tubular disorder, rhabdomyolysis. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:5MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with MELBIN, ACTOS, DAONIL, GLUCOBAY, TANATRIL, NORVASC. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5645832-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, weighting 164.2 lb, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, diarrhoea, diplopia, eye discharge, feeling abnormal, headache, insomnia, muscle fatigue, photosensitivity reaction. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5646114-X
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with lipids and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle rupture. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5646115-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 21, 2008. Male patient, weighting 155.3 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic disorder, burning sensation, dehydration, dry eye, fatigue, feeling abnormal, hypertension, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal stiffness. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5646127-8
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 19, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with lipids abnormal, pharyngitis and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder. LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with GARENOXACIN MESYLATE, EMPYNASE, MUCODYNE, BAYNAS, BLADDERON, CEFZON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5646139-4
Physician from IRELAND reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 22, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, coronary artery bypass, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, myocardial infarction. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BETA BLOCKING AGENTS. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5646149-7
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2008. Female patient, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with myocardial infarction and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, hypersensitivity, muscular weakness, myalgia, myoglobin blood increased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5646159-X
Health Professional from NETHERLANDS reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 22, 2008. Male patient, weighting 275.6 lb, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle atrophy. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRBESARTAN, METFORMIN, GLICLAZIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, NOVORAPID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5646932-8
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 29, 2008. Female patient, 59 years of age, 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: amnesia, confusional state, fear, mental disorder, stress. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZETIA. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5647204-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LIPITOR problem on Feb 28, 2008. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, back pain, constipation, dyspnoea, quality of life decreased. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5580619-5
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Dec 27, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, pain in extremity, purpura. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5580723-1
Physician from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on Dec 25, 2007. 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: electrocardiogram qt prolonged, electrocardiogram t wave inversion, heart rate decreased, hot flush, vascular occlusion. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NIVADIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lipitor Side Effects Report #5580725-5
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 24, 2007. Male patient, weighting 196.0 lb, was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, asthenia, dysstasia, malaise. LIPITOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, TOPROL, VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
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