Atorvastatin and depression Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5207619-9
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, depression , hypertension, cardiac failure and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , hyponatraemia, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Atorvastatin dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOZOL, MIRTAZAPINE, PLAVIX, XANEF, DYTIDE H, TAVOR, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4932346-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Feb 22, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, depression , hypertension and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , hyponatraemia, hypothalamo-pituitary disorders, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, thirst. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG, ORAL FOR YEARS. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, MIRTAZAPINE, PLAVIX, XANEF, DYTIDE H, LORAZEPAM, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, SOLIAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4658815-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 29, 2005. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral infarction, complex partial seizures, depression , excitability, grand mal convulsion, leukoencephalopathy, mental disorder. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, SOLVEX, MELPERONE HYDROCHLORIDE, KARVEA HCT, DIGITOXIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, FUROSEMIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4939222-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 04, 2005. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral infarction, complex partial seizures, condition aggravated, depression , electroencephalogram abnormal, grand mal convulsion, leukoencephalopathy. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, SOLVEX, EUNERPAN, COAPROVEL, DIGITOXIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, FUROSEMIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4589436-6
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 04, 2005. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: completed suicide, condition aggravated, decreased appetite, depression , fear, feeling abnormal, hypertension, insomnia, low density lipoprotein increased. Atorvastatin dosage: (40 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FERROUS SULPHATE, PENTOXIFYLLINE, HYDROCORTISONE. Patient died on 03/19/2004.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4570258-7
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 25, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anorexia, completed suicide, condition aggravated, depression , hypertension, insomnia, low density lipoprotein increased, malaise. Atorvastatin dosage: 40 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FERROUS SULPHATE. Patient died on 03/19/2004.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5308905-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2007. Male patient, weighting 239.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, asthenia, cognitive disorder, depression , disorientation, fatigue, irritability, myopathy, neuropathy peripheral. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5418675-7
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 239.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, asthenia, cognitive disorder, depression , disorientation, fatigue, irritability, myopathy, neuropathy peripheral. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4767771-6
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 31, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia  and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, condition aggravated, cytolytic hepatitis, depression , diabetes mellitus, hepatitis cholestatic, pyelonephritis. Atorvastatin dosage: 80 MG (80 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, AMIODARONE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, BISOPROLOL, INSULIN, PAROXETINE, CIPROFLOXACIN, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/11/2005.


Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4559414-1
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 07, 2005. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 129.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotion and conduct, back pain , depression , dysphoria, inadequate analgesia, insomnia, neck pain, nervous system disorder. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (DAILY), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5172142-7
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 204.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, chest discomfort, condition aggravated, depression , hypertension, suicide attempt. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, ATENOLOL, PANTOPRAZOLE, BUSPIRONE, VENLAFAXINE, SEROQUEL, MELOXICAM, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5050797-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on June 27, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , disturbance in attention, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4556601-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 07, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease  and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, decreased appetite, depression , disturbance in attention, hypokalaemia, insomnia, suicidal ideation. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, CARVEDILOL, METOLAZONE, NITROGLYCERIN, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4748899-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on Aug 05, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with coronary artery disease  and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, depression , fatigue, pyrexia, weight decreased, weight increased. Atorvastatin dosage: 80 MG (1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, NIFEDIPIN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5139546-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 13, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with cerebrovascular disorder and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depersonalisation, depressed mood, depression , derealisation. Atorvastatin dosage: (20 MG), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, CIPRALEX, DICLOMAX, DIHYDROCODEINE, FLUOXETINE, MOCLOBEMIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5418618-6
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, burning sensation, confusional state, depression , fatigue, gait disturbance, irritability, myalgia, myopathy. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5908206-7
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 26, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicidal ideation. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5913001-9
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 29, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicidal ideation. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5929988-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 17, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicidal ideation. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.


Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4932689-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Feb 17, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol abnormal, depression  and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, depression , gastric polyps, treatment noncompliance. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PAMELOR, IRBESARTAN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, PANTOPRAZOLE, DORMONID. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4707677-1
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on June 23, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , depression , muscular weakness, thrombosis. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5727845-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 24, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, depression , diarrhoea, erectile dysfunction , fatigue, irritability, memory impairment, mood altered, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. 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 #5208742-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with nail tinea and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , night sweats, restlessness. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BELOC, LAMISIL. Patient recovered.


Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5191114-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with nail tinea and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , night sweats, restlessness. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BELOC, LAMISIL. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5388954-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 09, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with nail tinea and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , night sweats, restlessness. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BELOC, LAMISIL. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5440912-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 20, 2007. Female patient was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, balance disorder, depression , fatigue, gait disturbance, irritability, myopathy, neuropathy peripheral. Atorvastatin dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, METROCREAM, ULTRAM. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5724507-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2008. Female patient was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, depression , diarrhoea, erectile dysfunction , fatigue, irritability, memory impairment, mood altered, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.