SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lipitor

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lipitor

Lipitor has 89 Side Effects total
46 are Life Threatening
4 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Lipitor

Lipitor is also known by the generic name Atorvastatin

USES:
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lipitor has 46 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Cystic Disease of the Breast - Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Epididymitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Gums - Gingival Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor

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Lipitor has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor

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Lipitor Drug-Drug Interactions

Lipitor has interactions of severe seriousness with 18 drug(s):

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Cyclosporine. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Cyclosporine Modified. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Gengraf. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 2 severe interactions with Itraconazole. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Ketek. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Ketek Pak. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Ketoconazole. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Mibefradil. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Neoral. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Nizoral. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Noxafil. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Posaconazole. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Posicor. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Sandimmune. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Sangcya. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 2 severe interactions with Sporanox. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox Pulsepak. Click here to see them

Lipitor has 1 severe interactions with Telithromycin. Click here to see them

Lipitor has interactions of serious seriousness with 62 drug(s).

Lipitor has interactions of moderate seriousness with 161 drug(s).

Lipitor has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lipitor has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lipitor.

Lipitor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Hepatic Failure - Liver Failure is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Lipitor has 8 related brands and strengths:

Atorvastatin 10 Mg Tab Atorvastatin 20 Mg Tab Atorvastatin 40 Mg Tab Atorvastatin 80 Mg Tab Lipitor 10 Mg Tab Lipitor 20 Mg Tab Lipitor 40 Mg Tab Lipitor 80 Mg Tab

Lipitor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.