May 27, 2023 · Statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), lovastatin (Altoprev), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastatin, rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor). Having too much cholesterol in the blood increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Jul 15, 2024 · While rare, liver damage has been reported in some people taking atorvastatin. Signs and symptoms of liver damage include dark urine, stomach pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Loss of appetite is also possible. In most cases, liver damage is mild, short-lived, and doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms.

Current literature supports statin induced liver injury presenting in either hepatocellular or cholestatic patterns, though with the former being the prevailing pattern of injury. Fortunately, severe liver injury is uncommon with statin use and is generally reversible without any intervention other than offending statin cessation.

Dec 1, 2021 · Rare but potentially severe adverse events include liver injury, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. Atorvastatin therapy is associated with mild, asymptomatic and usually transient serum aminotransferase elevations in 1% to 3% of patients but levels above 3 times ULN in less than 1%.

Chronic liver disease (CLD), cirrhosis, and its complications, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), are significant public health problems. The use of statins in patients with CLD has been a matter of concern, and physicians are often reluctant to its prescription in these patients.

Based on reviewed literature, statins appear to be associated with a very low risk of true and serious liver injury. Unprecedented fears regarding hepatic adverse effects of statins among prescribers and patients can deny patients of the significant benefits of these agents.

May 24, 2024 · You should not take Lipitor if you have liver problems. People with liver problems have a higher risk of side effects from Lipitor, including serious ones such as myopathy (muscle pain...

Dec 3, 2024 · Along with its needed effects, atorvastatin (the active ingredient contained in Lipitor) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking atorvastatin:

Apr 20, 2023 · Liver problems. People with liver problems should not use Lipitor due to the risk of harm. Lipitor may cause liver problems to occur.

Apr 25, 2024 · Clinical studies revealed Lipitor can damage liver function, and the FDA has received rare post-marketing reports of both fatal and nonfatal liver failure. Other reported liver problems include jaundice, hepatitis, chronic liver damage and fatty changes to the liver.