Atorvastatin and arthralgia 
Atorvastatin and arthralgia Patient Reports February 11, 2012
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5097553-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, blood cholesterol increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cataract
, fatigue, pain , transaminases increased, treatment noncompliance. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with EMCONCOR, ZESTRIL, LEXATIN, OMEPRAZOLE, PROSCAR. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4804469-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 04, 2005. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 224.9 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, arthralgia, asthenia, diarrhoea, weight decreased. Atorvastatin dosage: 80 MG (80 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TENORMIN, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4808694-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Oct 13, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, diverticulitis intestinal haemorrhagic, flatulence, muscle spasms. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, CENTRUM, ASAPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4685142-8
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 23, 2005. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, aphasia
, arthralgia, arthritis , autoimmune disorder, back pain , condition aggravated, conjunctivitis allergic, dry skin. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CRESTOR, GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, CALCIPOTRIOL, GLICLAZIDE, SULFASALAZINE. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5006747-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 09, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety
, arthralgia, insomnia, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5162454-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, pain
and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, blood albumin increased, glomerular filtration rate decreased, haematemesis, malaise, myalgia, nausea , pain , presyncope. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4977474-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 04, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, rhabdomyolysis. Atorvastatin dosage: 80 MG (40 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, FUROSEMIDE, ASPIRIN, OMPERAZOLE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, INSULATARD NPH, ACTRAPID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 03/23/2006.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4597070-7
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 16, 2005. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, polymyalgia
. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, BENDROFLUMATHIAZIDE, ATENOLOL, GABAPENTIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4618543-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 14, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: areflexia, arthralgia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, facial spasm, muscle atrophy, muscle spasms, myopathy, neuropathy, spinal column stenosis. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4718852-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 27, 2005. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, abdominal pain
, activities of daily living impaired, arthralgia, arthropathy, asthenia, back pain , blood cholesterol increased, bone pain. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STALTOR, PRAVASTATIN, GEMFIBROZIL, NAPROXEN, OMEPRAZOLE, CHOLESTYRAMINE, GALENIC, CELECOXIB. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4738724-9
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 22, 2005. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, arthralgia, blood cholesterol increased, blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, bowel movement irregularity, bradykinesia, chronic sinusitis, constipation , cyst. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STALTOR, PRAVASTATIN, GEMFIBROZIL, NAPROXEN, OMEPRAZOLE, CHOLESTYRAMINE, GALENIC, CELECOXIB. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4842793-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 17, 2005. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal operation, abdominal pain
, activities of daily living impaired, apraxia, arthralgia, back pain , blood cholesterol increased, bone pain, bowel movement irregularity. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STALTOR, NAPROXEN, OMEPRAZOLE, CHOLESTYRAMINE, PRAVASTATIN, GEMFIBROZIL, GALENIC, CELECOXIB. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5425726-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 20, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, chest pain
, coronary artery stenosis, joint swelling. Atorvastatin dosage: DAILY DOSE:20MG. During the same period patient was treated with IVABRADINE, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5151865-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, joint swelling. Atorvastatin dosage: (20 MG), ORAL. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4764453-1
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 30, 2005. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, arthralgia, asthenia. Atorvastatin dosage: 80 MG (80 MG, 1 IN 1 D),. During the same period patient was treated with TENORMIN, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5019724-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 22, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, jaundice
, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: (10 MG,), ORAL. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4776502-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Sept 12, 2005. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, depression
and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, haematuria, joint effusion, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, pain in extremity, palpable purpura, proteinuria. Atorvastatin dosage: 40 MG (40 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with JARSIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5974559-7
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Nov 25, 2008. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, hypertension and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, arthralgia, cough, diarrhoea, gingival atrophy, haematuria, haemoptysis, malaise, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, AZITHROMYCIN. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5344475-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 24, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent, renal failure chronic, muscle spasms, dyspepsia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, anorexia, arthralgia, arthritis
, asthenia, back pain , blood glucose fluctuation, fatigue, feeling hot. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUININE SULPHATE, NOVOMIX, INSULATARD, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM, CLOPIDOGREL, EZETIMIBE. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5484598-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 03, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dry skin, tremor. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, SULINDAC, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5908212-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 26, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, fatigue, muscular weakness, vulvovaginal dryness. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, AMLODIPINE, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, INSULIN, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4558806-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 07, 2005. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease
and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dyspnoea, haemoglobin decreased. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLIMEPIRIDE, ACETYSALICYLIC ACID, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, VITAMINS, FUROSEMIDE, CANDESARTAN, NITROGLYCERIN, ACEMETACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5195135-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2004. Male patient, weighting 214.1 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease
and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, back pain , blood creatine phosphokinase increased, bone pain, chest pain , dizziness , dyspnoea, electrocardiogram t wave abnormal, eyelid ptosis. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, NAPROXEN, NITROGLYCERIN, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4795049-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Sept 27, 2005. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with cerebrovascular disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, arthropathy, gait disturbance, osteonecrosis
, osteopenia, pain . Atorvastatin dosage: 80 MG (1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4684737-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 23, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis, hypercholesterolaemia, ill-defined disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, atrial fibrillation
, hypoacusis, myalgia, patella fracture, pruritus, tendon disorder. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D),. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, DIGOXIN, FLUINDIONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4819952-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Oct 26, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 189.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, diverticulitis intestinal haemorrhagic, flatulence, rectal haemorrhage. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG,1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, CENTRUM, ASAPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4822784-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Oct 27, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 189.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, diverticulitis intestinal haemorrhagic, flatulence, fungal infection
, glossodynia, loss of consciousness, mental disorder, muscle spasms. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, CENTRUM, ASAPHEN, LOZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4828470-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Oct 27, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 189.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, burning sensation, depressed level of consciousness, diverticulitis intestinal haemorrhagic, flatulence, fungal infection
, glossodynia, mental impairment, muscle spasms. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN, CENTRUM, ASAPHEN, LOZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4970127-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis coronary artery, coronary artery surgery, peripheral vascular disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal dreams, angioplasty
, arthralgia, epicondylitis, middle insomnia, myalgia, nightmare, seasonal allergy. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (DAILY),. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ZOCOR, NEURONTIN, RANITIDINE, ALLEGRA, PLETAL. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5128311-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, borrelia infection, nerve injury, neuralgia, pain in extremity. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5179614-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Nov 30, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, back pain
, muscular weakness, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5398131-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 17, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, depression
, memory impairment, myalgia, psoriasis. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5134074-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 09, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, tendonitis. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG, 1/2 QD. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5158029-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Nov 04, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anorexia, arthralgia, dyspnoea, pyrexia, respiratory disorder. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TERBINAFINE. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5415434-6
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dizziness
. Atorvastatin dosage: 80MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5829602-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 21, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, balance disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome
, conjunctivitis allergic, diabetes mellitus, dysgeusia, dyskinesia, eczema , feeling cold. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CERIVASTATIN, CRESTOR, GLICLAZIDE, SULFASALAZINE. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #6111668-6
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 02, 2009. Female patient was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioplasty
, arthralgia, cardiac disorder, chest pain , dyspnoea, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, myocardial infarction. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4585273-7
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 03, 2005. Male patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, back pain
, bone pain, coronary artery occlusion, myocardial infarction, pain in extremity. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG , 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, LOTREL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient recovered.