Lipitor and Weight Gain

Is there a relationship between Lipitor and weight gain? Well, weight gain occurs in less than 1 percent of people taking Lipitor. Weight gain occurs so infrequently with Lipitor that it is often difficult to determine if the gain in weight is the result of the drug or caused by another factor. If you do notice weight gain with Lipitor, try eating a low cholesterol diet, limiting your alcohol intake, and engaging in regular physical activity most days of the week.

 

Lipitor and Weight Gain: An Overview

Weight gain is a rare side effect of Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium), occurring in less than 1 percent of people taking the drug. Because weight gain with Lipitor occurs so infrequently, it is difficult to know whether the weight gain is caused by Lipitor or another factor.
 

Suggestions Concerning Lipitor and Weight Gain

If you are noticing a weight gain with Lipitor, there are some things that you can do.
 Some suggestions include:
 
o Lots of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
o Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
o Limiting foods with saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and added sugars.
  • Engaging in physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week
     
  • Limiting your intake of alcohol.
     
(Click BMI Calculator to see if your weight is within a healthy range.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;