What is Atorvastatin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AtorvastatinBrand:
Atorvastatin is an antilipemic agent used for the treatment of lipid disorders, including hyperlipidemia or primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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How do members experience Atorvastatin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) | 846 | 361 | |
| Hyperlipidemia | 201 | 93 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 61 | 3 | |
| General health | 41 | 12 | |
| Transient ischemic attack | 28 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle pain | 17 | |
| Muscle aches | 8 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | |
| Joints ache | 7 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 7 | |
| Joint tenderness | 6 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 49 | |
| Moderate | 41 | |
| Mild | 77 | |
| None | 671 |
Member evaluations
Jimum1
evaluated on Mar 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
ShakyBabe
evaluated on Feb 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
iceberg
evaluated on Nov 29, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
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