Lipitor and Thrombocytopenic purpura - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thrombocytopenic purpura 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 < 1 month also take Levaquin, and have Appetite - decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thrombocytopenic purpura 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 Thrombocytopenic purpura?

Thrombocytopenic purpura (a bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets) is found to be associated with 176 drugs and 417 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thrombocytopenic purpura.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

251,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipitor.
Among them, 21 people (0.01%) have Thrombocytopenic purpura.

Could Lipitor cause Thrombocytopenic purpura?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Lipitor when they have Thrombocytopenic purpura? *

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

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lipitor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thrombocytopenic purpura? *

Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 8 people, 38.10%
Hypersensitivity: 8 people, 38.10%
Itching: 7 people, 33.33%
Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin): 6 people, 28.57%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 14.29%
Candidiasis (candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection): 3 people, 14.29%
Cerebral Haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain): 2 people, 9.52%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 2 people, 9.52%
Haemorrhagic Anaemia (anaemia due to excessive bleeding): 2 people, 9.52%
Graft Versus Host Disease In Skin (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the skin): 2 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 2 people, 9.52%
Lipids Increased (excess lipid in body): 2 people, 9.52%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 9.52%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 2 people, 9.52%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.76%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 1 person, 4.76%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 4.76%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 4.76%
Depression: 1 person, 4.76%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Thrombocytopenic purpura:

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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).

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