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Phentermine vs. Lipitor: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Phentermine and Lipitor. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 613,261 people who take Phentermine and Lipitor, and is updated regularly.

What is Phentermine?

Phentermine has active ingredients of phentermine hydrochloride. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 19,870 Phentermine users. Check the latest studies of Phentermine.

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.

On Jul, 08, 2026

613,261 people who take Phentermine and Lipitor are studied.

Phentermine vs Lipitor drug comparison reports.

Drugs being compared in this study:

  • Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium)
  • Phentermine (phentermine hydrochloride)

Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:

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Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:

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Drug effectiveness:

Phentermine:

  • not at all: 2.5300000000000002 %
  • somewhat: 20.17 %
  • moderate: 36.34 %
  • high: 28.86 %
  • very high: 12.09 %

Lipitor:

  • not at all: 1.3900000000000001 %
  • somewhat: 10.38 %
  • moderate: 30.67 %
  • high: 41.87 %
  • very high: 15.69 %

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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 phentermine hydrochloride and atorvastatin calcium (the active ingredients of Phentermine and Lipitor, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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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