Cough in Lipitor - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Cough, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Cough?

Cough is found to be associated with 3,048 drugs and 3,802 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cough.

On Aug, 02, 2026

103 people who have Cough while taking Lipitor were studied.

Severity of Cough *:

least: 7.06 %
moderate: 62.35 %
severe: 22.35 %
most severe: 8.24 %

When people recovered from Cough *:

while on drug: 0.0 %
after off the drug: 1.96 %
not yet: 98.04 %

Effectiveness of Lipitor *:

not at all: 1.61 %
somewhat: 6.45 %
moderate: 30.65 %
high: 41.94 %
very high: 19.35 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 8.64 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.23 %
Asian: 2.47 %
Hispanic: 1.23 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 1.23 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 85.19 %

Time on Lipitor *:

Gender of people when taking Lipitor *:

female: 51.46 %
male: 48.54 %

Age of people when taking Lipitor *:

Conditions people have *:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 24 people, 23.30%
Diabetes: 14 people, 13.59%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 9.71%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 8.74%
Depression: 8 people, 7.77%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 5.83%
Allergies: 5 people, 4.85%
Blood Clots: 5 people, 4.85%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 3.88%
Enlarged Prostate: 4 people, 3.88%

Other drugs people take besides Lipitor *:

Aspirin: 20 people, 19.42%
Lisinopril: 17 people, 16.50%
Metformin: 12 people, 11.65%
Omeprazole: 9 people, 8.74%
Diltiazem Hydrochloride: 8 people, 7.77%
Atenolol: 7 people, 6.80%
Vitamin D: 7 people, 6.80%
Amlodipine: 6 people, 5.83%
Carvedilol: 6 people, 5.83%
Clopidogrel: 6 people, 5.83%

Other side effects people have besides Cough *:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 14.56%
Breathing Difficulty: 8 people, 7.77%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 7 people, 6.80%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 5.83%
Sore Throat (pain or irritation of the throat): 6 people, 5.83%
Nasal Discharge (discharge from nose): 5 people, 4.85%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 3.88%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 3.88%
Foot, Leg, And Ankle Swelling: 4 people, 3.88%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 3.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Lipitor and have Cough?

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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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on atorvastatin calcium (the active ingredients of Lipitor). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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