LIPITOR for Hypercholesterolaemia: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 42 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where LIPITOR was used for Hypercholesterolaemia.
Most Reported Side Effects for LIPITOR
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 2,783 | 67.1% | 8 | 8 |
| Drug hypersensitivity | 233 | 5.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Myalgia | 121 | 2.9% | 1 | 10 |
| Pain in extremity | 82 | 2.0% | 0 | 4 |
| Neuropathy peripheral | 79 | 1.9% | 0 | 4 |
| Muscle spasms | 76 | 1.8% | 0 | 1 |
| Pain | 58 | 1.4% | 1 | 5 |
| Death | 55 | 1.3% | 55 | 3 |
| Muscular weakness | 52 | 1.3% | 1 | 8 |
| Arthralgia | 51 | 1.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Cardiac disorder | 51 | 1.2% | 1 | 15 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 47 | 1.1% | 2 | 4 |
| Cataract | 41 | 1.0% | 0 | 2 |
| Drug ineffective | 40 | 1.0% | 1 | 6 |
| Blood glucose increased | 38 | 0.9% | 0 | 5 |
Other Indications for LIPITOR
Low density lipoprotein increased (1,939)
Cardiovascular event prophylaxis (1,863)
Blood cholesterol increased (1,052)
Blood cholesterol (52)
Blood cholesterol abnormal (40)
Product used for unknown indication (38)
Hyperlipidaemia (30)
Dyslipidaemia (22)
Blood triglycerides increased (18)
Cardiac disorder (9)
Other Drugs Used for Hypercholesterolaemia
EVOLOCUMAB (23,505)
ATORVASTATIN (5,615)
ALIROCUMAB (4,924)
SIMVASTATIN (3,010)
ROSUVASTATIN (2,690)
EZETIMIBE (1,589)
PRAVASTATIN (764)
INCLISIRAN (486)
FENOFIBRATE (286)
FLUVASTATIN (264)