Atorvastatin and muscle atrophy 
Atorvastatin and muscle atrophy Patient Reports February 11, 2012
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5042926-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on June 16, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle atrophy, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5290773-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 29, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with myocardial ischaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, muscle atrophy, myositis
. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, ISPAGHULA HUSK, NICORANDIL. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5311690-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 90.00 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, muscle atrophy, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Atorvastatin dosage: 40 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, COLCHICINE, NIFEDIPINE, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5141838-5
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 18, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, myalgia, sleep disorder
. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG, ORAL. 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 #5141815-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle atrophy. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5106224-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia
, muscle atrophy, somnolence, weight decreased. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D),ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLICLAZIDE, ASPIRIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5129373-1
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia
, blood cholesterol increased, confusional state, dehydration, gastroenteritis rotavirus, hypotension, infarction, muscle atrophy, somnolence. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLICLAZIDE, ASPIRIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4846100-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 24, 2005. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, muscle atrophy, myalgia, posture abnormal. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, DAILY),. During the same period patient was treated with PARACETAMOL, ACETAMINOPHEN W. 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 #4686694-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 31, 2005. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with cardioversion and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, muscle atrophy. Atorvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, DIGOXIN, BENDROFLUAZIDE, GAVISCON, WARFARIN. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4626414-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 22, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, myopathy, neuropathy peripheral. Atorvastatin dosage: (10 MG), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, TICLOPIDINE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4885771-2
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Jan 04, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone pain, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG 1 IN 1D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, SEROQUEL, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL, CLONAZEPAM, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4891885-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Jan 09, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intervertebral disc protrusion, lower limb deformity, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, pain
. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, SEROQUEL, TRIHEXYPENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE, CLONAZEPAM, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4929415-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Feb 13, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone pain, hernia
, lower limb deformity, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, SEROQUEL, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL, CLONAZEPAM, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #4952107-8
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Mar 08, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hernia
, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, pain in extremity, treatment noncompliance. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, SEROQUEL, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL, CLONAZEPAM, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #6131932-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 19, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: 10 MG, 1X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PIOGLITAZONE, PERINDOPRIL, ATENOLOL, CANDESARTAN, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5390482-3
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle atrophy. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5236384-4
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lipids increased, muscle atrophy, polyneuropathy, restless legs syndrome, sleep disorder
. Atorvastatin dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with CONCOR, EBRANTIL, OLMESARTAN. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5945491-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 28, 2008. Female patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle atrophy, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5384800-X
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 03, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain
, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, IRBESARTAN. Patient recovered.Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5398103-0
Atorvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 16, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Atorvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain
, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, myalgia. Atorvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, IRBESARTAN. Patient recovered.