Lipitor and Lichen planus aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lichen planus aggravated 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 5 - 10 years also take Aspirin, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lichen planus aggravated 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 Lichen planus aggravated?

Lichen planus aggravated (a inflammatory skin condition, characterized by an itchy, non-infectious rash) is found to be associated with 284 drugs and 325 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lichen planus aggravated.

On Jul, 14, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 51 people (0.02%) have Lichen planus aggravated.

Could Lipitor cause Lichen planus aggravated?

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Lipitor when they have Lichen planus aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Lichen planus aggravated when taking Lipitor? *

female: 82.98 %
male: 17.02 %

What is the age of people who have Lichen planus aggravated when taking Lipitor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lichen planus aggravated? *

Rashes (redness): 14 people, 27.45%
Itching: 11 people, 21.57%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 8 people, 15.69%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 13.73%
Rickets (softening of bones): 7 people, 13.73%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 9.80%
Memory Loss: 5 people, 9.80%
Confusional State: 4 people, 7.84%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 4 people, 7.84%
Cough: 4 people, 7.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 9.80%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 5.88%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 5.88%
Bronchial Carcinoma (lung cancer): 3 people, 5.88%
Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 2 people, 3.92%
Excessive Or Unwanted Hair In Women: 2 people, 3.92%
Diabetes: 2 people, 3.92%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 3.92%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 3.92%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 2 people, 3.92%

* 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

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