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

Summary:

Hostility is reported as a side effect among people who take Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Neurontin, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hostility 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 Hostility?

Hostility is found to be associated with 360 drugs and 423 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hostility.

On Jul, 13, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 81 people (0.03%) have Hostility.

Among these 81 people:

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

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

female: 40.74 %
male: 59.26 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

Neurontin: 16 people, 19.75%
Synthroid: 15 people, 18.52%
Amoxicillin: 9 people, 11.11%
Chantix: 9 people, 11.11%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 8 people, 9.88%
Naproxen: 8 people, 9.88%
Lithium Carbonate: 7 people, 8.64%
Nexium: 7 people, 8.64%
Vioxx: 6 people, 7.41%
Diltiazem Hydrochloride: 6 people, 7.41%

What are other side effects people have besides Hostility? *

Irritability: 47 people, 58.02%
Depression: 41 people, 50.62%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 31 people, 38.27%
Confusion: 29 people, 35.80%
Memory Loss: 28 people, 34.57%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 22 people, 27.16%
Drowsiness: 22 people, 27.16%
Confusional State: 22 people, 27.16%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 22 people, 27.16%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 21 people, 25.93%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 12 people, 14.81%
Pain In Jaw: 9 people, 11.11%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 8 people, 9.88%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 8 people, 9.88%
Quit Smoking: 8 people, 9.88%
Feeling Cold: 7 people, 8.64%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 6.17%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 4 people, 4.94%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 4.94%
Meniere's Disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree): 3 people, 3.70%

* 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 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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