- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Side Effects Of Atorvastatin
- Lipitor Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (a-TOR-va-STAT-in)
Side Effects
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
This drug may infrequently cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis). Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms:
- muscle...
More information on "Side Effects Of Atorvastatin"
From Our Experts
Grapefruit juice and cholesterol medication
My mother-in-law has been visiting with us for the past few weeks. She remarked one day while peeling a mango how she felt as if she had... Read more »
From Our Sources
Clinical trial: Effects of PPAR alpha and atorvastatin in trea...
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new drug, PPAR alpha, and atorvastatin (Lipitor) in treating high cholesterol. This... Read more »
Clinical trial: comparison of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simv...
Pfizer Inc. is currently sponsoring a study to compare the effectiveness of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin (Zocor) in patients with high... Read more »
Caduet Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: AMLODIPINE/ATORVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (am-LOE-di-peen/a-TOR-va-STAT-in) Side Effects Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur as... Read more »
Pfizer reviews Lipitor studies, says side effects are infreque...
A Pfizer medical doctor recently presented the results of her review of 50 clinical trials. Her analysis shows that atorvastatin (Lipitor) was... Read more »
Does Lipitor cause nightmares?
A study published in the British Medical Journal has found that atorvastatin may cause nightmares in some patients. Part of the research detailed the... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
