Although most people tolerate
Lipitor® (
atorvastatin calcium) well, side effects are still possible. In most cases, however, side effects of Lipitor tend to be minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. In previous research studies, up to 2 percent of people stopped taking the drug because of side effects.
During clinical studies, there were a number of side effects that occurred in less than 2 percent of people while they were taking Lipitor. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it is difficult to tell whether they were caused by the medication or other factors.
Some of these rare (unusual) and negative side effects of Lipitor include, but are not limited to:
(Click Lipitor Side Effects for more information on rare [unusual] and negative side effects of Lipitor, including some of the most common side effects of the medication and potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.)
