Atorvastatin

Common brands: Lipitor, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Ecotrin, Bayer Low Dose

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242,941
Total Reports
60,908
Serious Reports
18,534
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.63%)

Patient Demographics

Male
103,692
Female
122,518

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Atorvastatin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 14,033
5.7%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 13,005
5.3%
3 NAUSEA 12,595
5.2%
4 TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS 11,249
4.6%
5 DIARRHOEA 11,235
4.6%
6 DYSPNOEA 11,233
4.6%
7 PAIN 10,154
4.2%
8 MYALGIA 9,889
4.0%
9 DIZZINESS 9,856
4.0%
10 HEADACHE 9,832
4.0%
11 ASTHENIA 8,941
3.7%
12 ARTHRALGIA 8,600
3.5%
13 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 8,233
3.4%
14 FALL 7,934
3.2%
15 DEATH 7,535
3.1%
16 OFF LABEL USE 7,178
2.9%
17 MALAISE 6,986
2.9%
18 WEIGHT DECREASED 6,847
2.8%
19 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 6,691
2.7%
20 VOMITING 6,400
2.6%
21 PNEUMONIA 6,106
2.5%
22 COUGH 6,091
2.5%
23 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 5,889
2.4%
24 PRURITUS 5,656
2.3%
25 MUSCLE SPASMS 5,653
2.3%
26 RASH 5,486
2.2%
27 BACK PAIN 5,445
2.2%
28 CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 5,355
2.2%
29 HYPERTENSION 5,215
2.1%
30 CHEST PAIN 5,171
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.