Lipitor and Ribasphere drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) and Ribasphere (ribavirin). Common drug interactions include delirium among females and fatigue among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lipitor and Ribasphere. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lipitor?

Lipitor has active ingredients of atorvastatin calcium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 259,047 Lipitor users. Check the latest studies of Lipitor.

What is Ribasphere?

Ribasphere has active ingredients of ribavirin. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 9,336 Ribasphere users. Check the latest studies of Ribasphere.



On Jul, 14, 2026

27 people who take Lipitor and Ribasphere together, and have interactions are studied.

Lipitor and Ribasphere drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Lipitor and Ribasphere, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Delirium (wild excitement)
  2. Depression
  3. Dry mouth
  4. Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
  5. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
  6. Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
  7. Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue)
  8. Hair colour changes
  9. Injection site erythema (redness at injection site)
  10. Injection site pruritus (severe itching at injection site)

male:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  4. Cervical radiculopathy (disturbance of nerve function that causes pain in the upper body)
  5. Chills (felling of cold)
  6. Confusional state
  7. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  8. Diarrhoea
  9. Fall
  10. Influenza like illness

What are the common drug interactions of Lipitor and Ribasphere, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
  2. Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
  3. Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
  4. Myocardial infarction (destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle)
  5. Burning sensation
  6. Confusional state
  7. Dizziness
  8. Memory impairment
  9. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  10. Psychomotor hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness)

50-59:

  1. Back pain
  2. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  3. Cervical radiculopathy (disturbance of nerve function that causes pain in the upper body)
  4. Chills (felling of cold)
  5. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  6. Delirium (wild excitement)
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Fall
  9. Lacunar infarction (a type of stroke)
  10. Pain

60+:

  1. Chest pain
  2. Stent occlusion (blockage of stent)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 7.41%
  2. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 7.41%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 7.41%
  4. Diabetes: 2 people, 7.41%
  5. Depression: 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on atorvastatin calcium and ribavirin (the active ingredients of Lipitor and Ribasphere, respectively), and Lipitor and Ribasphere (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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