Lipitor and Neck mass - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neck mass is reported as a side effect among people who take Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Synthroid, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neck mass 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 Neck mass?

Neck mass (mass in neck) is found to be associated with 474 drugs and 482 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neck mass.

On Jul, 14, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 44 people (0.02%) have Neck mass.

Among these 44 people:

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

female: 85.71 %
male: 14.29 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neck mass? *

Rashes (redness): 19 people, 43.18%
Urinary Tract Infection: 18 people, 40.91%
Pain In Extremity: 17 people, 38.64%
Nausea And Vomiting: 17 people, 38.64%
Headache (pain in head): 17 people, 38.64%
Joint Pain: 17 people, 38.64%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 17 people, 38.64%
Swallowing Difficulty: 16 people, 36.36%
Lipoma (a growth of fatty tissue that slowly develops just under your skin): 15 people, 34.09%
Joint Effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering): 15 people, 34.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 15.91%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 9.09%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 3 people, 6.82%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 6.82%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 4.55%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 2.27%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 2.27%
Breast Cancer Stage Iv: 1 person, 2.27%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 1 person, 2.27%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 2.27%

* 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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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