Although most people do not experience any problems while taking
Lipitor® (
atorvastatin calcium), side effects are still possible. In most cases, if side effects do occur, they tend to be minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. However, there are some potentially serious Lipitor side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience serious side effects while taking this drug, such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially if accompanied by a fever or feeling of illness).
Some of the most common side effects of Lipitor include:
(Click Lipitor Side Effects for more information on potentially serious Lipitor side effects that may occur while taking this medication, including some of the common and rare side effects of Lipitor. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
