Atorvastatin calcium and Aphagia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aphagia is reported as a side effect among people who take Atorvastatin calcium (atorvastatin calcium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lipitor, and have Cardiac disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aphagia when taking Atorvastatin calcium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 72,753 people who have side effects when taking Atorvastatin calcium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Atorvastatin calcium?

Atorvastatin calcium has active ingredients of atorvastatin calcium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 77,309 Atorvastatin calcium users. Check the latest studies of Atorvastatin calcium.

What is Aphagia?

Aphagia (inability or refusal to swallow) is found to be associated with 540 drugs and 1,027 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aphagia.

On Jul, 12, 2026

72,753 people reported to have side effects when taking Atorvastatin calcium.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Aphagia.

Could Atorvastatin calcium cause Aphagia?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Atorvastatin calcium when they have Aphagia? *

What is the gender of people who have Aphagia when taking Atorvastatin calcium? *

female: 36.36 %
male: 63.64 %

What is the age of people who have Aphagia when taking Atorvastatin calcium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Atorvastatin calcium? *

Lipitor: 3 people, 27.27%
Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide: 2 people, 18.18%
Atenolol: 2 people, 18.18%
Avapro: 2 people, 18.18%
Meclizine: 2 people, 18.18%
Lisinopril: 1 person, 9.09%
Calcitriol: 1 person, 9.09%
Clonazepam: 1 person, 9.09%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 1 person, 9.09%
Fish Oil: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Aphagia? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 45.45%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 36.36%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 18.18%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 18.18%
Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 18.18%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 18.18%
Weakness: 2 people, 18.18%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 1 person, 9.09%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 1 person, 9.09%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .
Goldie MP, "Atorvastatin: a new treatment for periodontal disease?", , 2012 Jan .
Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .
Goldie MP, "Atorvastatin: a new treatment for periodontal disease?", , 2012 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on atorvastatin calcium (the active ingredients of Atorvastatin calcium) and Atorvastatin calcium (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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