Lipitor and Gastroenteritis norovirus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastroenteritis norovirus is reported as a side effect among people who take Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Emend, and have Burkitt lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastroenteritis norovirus 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 259,048 Lipitor users. Check the latest studies of Lipitor.

What is Gastroenteritis norovirus?

Gastroenteritis norovirus (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by norovirus infection) is found to be associated with 220 drugs and 347 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastroenteritis norovirus.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 11 people (0.0%) have Gastroenteritis norovirus.

Could Lipitor cause Gastroenteritis norovirus?

Among these 11 people:

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

female: 30 %
male: 70 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastroenteritis norovirus? *

The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 3 people, 27.27%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 18.18%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 18.18%
Vitreous Floaters (spots before the eyes): 1 person, 9.09%
Visual Field Defect: 1 person, 9.09%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 1 person, 9.09%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 9.09%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 9.09%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 9.09%
Memory Loss: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 2 people, 18.18%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 2 people, 18.18%
Wound Complication: 1 person, 9.09%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 9.09%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 9.09%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 1 person, 9.09%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 9.09%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 1 person, 9.09%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 9.09%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Gastroenteritis norovirus:

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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 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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