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

Summary:

Dermatomyositis is reported as a side effect among people who take Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Ambien, and have Hyperlipidaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatomyositis when taking Lipitor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 251,142 people who have side effects when taking Lipitor 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 Dermatomyositis?

Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer) is found to be associated with 263 drugs and 415 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatomyositis.

On Jul, 30, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 89 people (0.04%) have Dermatomyositis.

Among these 89 people:

How long have people been on Lipitor when they have Dermatomyositis? *

What is the gender of people who have Dermatomyositis when taking Lipitor? *

female: 67.47 %
male: 32.53 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatomyositis when taking Lipitor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatomyositis? *

Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 42 people, 47.19%
Weakness: 38 people, 42.70%
Rashes (redness): 30 people, 33.71%
Weight Decreased: 26 people, 29.21%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 24 people, 26.97%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 22 people, 24.72%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 21 people, 23.60%
Tendonitis (a condition that causes pain and swelling of tendons): 20 people, 22.47%
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx): 20 people, 22.47%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 19 people, 21.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 19 people, 21.35%
Fungal Nail Infection: 9 people, 10.11%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 7 people, 7.87%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 4 people, 4.49%
Pain: 1 person, 1.12%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 1 person, 1.12%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 1 person, 1.12%
Lipids Increased (excess lipid in body): 1 person, 1.12%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 1.12%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 1 person, 1.12%

* 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 .
Kato, M., Oiso, N., Nozaki, Y., Inoue, A., Hosono, Y., Funauchi, M., ... & Kawada, A., "Antitumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor‐induced dermatomyositis and interstitial lung disease with anti‐PL 12 autoantibody: Signs of antisynthetase syndrome", The Journal of dermatology, 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 .
Kato, M., Oiso, N., Nozaki, Y., Inoue, A., Hosono, Y., Funauchi, M., ... & Kawada, A., "Antitumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor‐induced dermatomyositis and interstitial lung disease with anti‐PL 12 autoantibody: Signs of antisynthetase syndrome", The Journal of dermatology, 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 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.

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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