Lipitor and Skin erosion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin erosion is reported as a side effect among people who take Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Synthroid, and have Hyperlipidaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin erosion 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 Skin erosion?

Skin erosion (a discontinuity of the skin) is found to be associated with 353 drugs and 529 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin erosion.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 48 people (0.02%) have Skin erosion.

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Lipitor when they have Skin erosion? *

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

female: 73.91 %
male: 26.09 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin erosion? *

Rashes (redness): 31 people, 64.58%
Fever: 18 people, 37.50%
Swallowing Difficulty: 17 people, 35.42%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 17 people, 35.42%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 16 people, 33.33%
Pain In Extremity: 16 people, 33.33%
Diarrhea: 15 people, 31.25%
Headache (pain in head): 14 people, 29.17%
Urinary Tract Infection: 14 people, 29.17%
Swelling: 14 people, 29.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 10 people, 20.83%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 8 people, 16.67%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 8 people, 16.67%
Allergic Rhinitis: 4 people, 8.33%
Blood Phosphorus Increased: 4 people, 8.33%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 6.25%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 6.25%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 6.25%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 3 people, 6.25%
Infection: 2 people, 4.17%

* 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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