Lipitor and Dementia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

We study 239,728 people who have side effects when taking Lipitor. Dementia is found, especially among people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take Aricept and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Lipitor and have Dementia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

On Aug, 19, 2023

239,728 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 648 people (0.27%) have Dementia.

What is Lipitor?

Lipitor has active ingredients of atorvastatin calcium. It is used in high blood cholesterol. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 254,284 Lipitor users.

What is Dementia?

Dementia (madness) is found to be associated with 2,452 drugs and 1,749 conditions by eHealthMe. Currently, we are studying 41,468 people who have Dementia.

Number of Lipitor and Dementia reports submitted per year:

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Lipitor and have Dementia?

Check whether Dementia is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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 .

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Common conditions associated with Dementia:

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How the study uses the data?

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

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 700+ 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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