Lipitor and Sternal fracture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sternal fracture 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 Acromegaly.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sternal fracture 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 259,050 Lipitor users. Check the latest studies of Lipitor.

What is Sternal fracture?

Sternal fracture is found to be associated with 243 drugs and 257 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sternal fracture.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 32 people (0.01%) have Sternal fracture.

$Could Lipitor cause Sternal fracture?$

Among these 32 people:

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

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sternal fracture? *

Fall: 17 people, 53.12%
Road Traffic Accident: 16 people, 50.00%
Weakness: 14 people, 43.75%
Urinary Tract Infection: 12 people, 37.50%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 11 people, 34.38%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 34.38%
Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 11 people, 34.38%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 34.38%
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx): 10 people, 31.25%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 10 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 10 people, 31.25%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 21.88%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 18.75%
Breast Cancer: 4 people, 12.50%
Glucose Tolerance Impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis): 3 people, 9.38%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 9.38%
Vaginal Prolapse (portion of the vaginal canal protruding (prolapsing) from the opening of the vagina): 3 people, 9.38%
Asthma: 2 people, 6.25%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 6.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 6.25%

* 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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