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Safety & Effectiveness Ratings by RateADrug Users
Effectiveness
4.1
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69 Ratings
 
Neg. Side Effects
0
10
None Severe
4.9
Avg. # of Side Effects:
Avg. Severity of Side Effects:
7
3.9
Positive Effects
0
10
None Many
3
Avg. # of Benefits:
Avg. Degree of Improvement:
1.1
4.5
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BrandsEffectivenessPositive EffectsSide
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Altoprev 10 6 5.4 1 Rate it
Garlic 10 6 0 1 Rate it
Vytorin 9.8 5.88 2.08 5 Rate it
Lovastatin 9.33 5.95 2.08 6 Rate it
Advicor 9 5.4 2.45 1 Rate it
Lipitor 5.79 4.15 3.76 47 Rate it
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Effectiveness of Lipitor by Condition
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Effectiveness on "High Cholesterol"
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Lipitor, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 6.1% 9.1% 75.8% 6.1% 3%
Balance/Equilibrium 14.3% 17.1% 65.7% 2.9% 0%
Blood Pressure 3.3% 6.7% 86.7% 3.3% 0%
Breathing 5.6% 11.1% 75% 5.6% 2.8%
Confidence 14.3% 8.6% 71.4% 2.9% 2.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills 8.6% 14.3% 74.3% 0% 2.9%
Digestion 14.3% 11.4% 74.3% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 12.8% 12.8% 66.7% 5.1% 2.6%
Energy Level 15.4% 12.8% 64.1% 5.1% 2.6%
Eyesight 8.6% 14.3% 77.1% 0% 0%
Memory 14.7% 17.6% 67.6% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 12.5% 9.4% 78.1% 0% 0%
Patience 13.9% 8.3% 72.2% 2.8% 2.8%
Quality of Sleep 16.2% 16.2% 62.2% 2.7% 2.7%
Sensitivity to Pain 8.6% 8.6% 77.1% 0% 5.7%
Sexual Health 15.8% 13.2% 65.8% 2.6% 2.6%
Skin Complexion 6.5% 3.2% 87.1% 3.2% 0%
Stress Level 14.3% 14.3% 71.4% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 81.6% 0% 5.3% 7.9% 5.3%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 71.1% 6.7% 4.4% 8.9% 8.9%
Anemia 89.2% 8.1% 0% 2.7% 0%
Anxiety 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Asthma 85% 2.5% 7.5% 5% 0%
Back Pain 58.8% 7.8% 7.8% 13.7% 11.8%
Blurred Vision 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Cold Symptoms 82.2% 4.4% 4.4% 6.7% 2.2%
Constipation 73.8% 4.8% 11.9% 4.8% 4.8%
Diarrhea 79.5% 11.4% 4.5% 4.5% 0%
Drowsiness 73.3% 11.1% 8.9% 2.2% 4.4%
Dry Mouth 61.7% 19.1% 12.8% 4.3% 2.1%
Falls 82.5% 5% 2.5% 7.5% 2.5%
Gas 63.8% 6.4% 14.9% 12.8% 2.1%
Headache 57.1% 0% 14.3% 28.6% 0%
Hearing Loss 57.1% 14.3% 28.6% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 33.3% 0% 0% 66.7% 0%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 82.9% 5.7% 2.9% 5.7% 2.9%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Bloating 75% 13.9% 5.6% 2.8% 2.8%
Concentration / Focus Problems 88% 4% 4% 0% 4%
Discolored Urine 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 65% 7.5% 12.5% 5% 10%
Fatigue 59.5% 4.8% 11.9% 11.9% 11.9%
Headache 80% 5.7% 0% 5.7% 8.6%
Hearing Loss 78.9% 5.3% 2.6% 10.5% 2.6%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 77.1% 5.7% 14.3% 0% 2.9%
Increased Appetite 85.7% 0% 5.7% 5.7% 2.9%
Insomnia 80% 2.9% 2.9% 8.6% 5.7%
Jaundice 96.9% 0% 0% 3.1% 0%
Kidney Failure 96.8% 0% 3.2% 0% 0%
Liver Failure 96.9% 3.1% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 6.2% 8.3% 14.6% 20.8%
Muscle Cramping 51% 12.2% 4.1% 10.2% 22.4%
Nausea 72.5% 12.5% 10% 2.5% 2.5%
Nerve Pain / Damage 88.5% 3.8% 0% 0% 7.7%
Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle fibers) 88% 8% 0% 0% 4%
Skin Rash 90.6% 0% 0% 6.2% 3.1%
Sore Throat 83.8% 8.1% 8.1% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 61.4% 6.8% 6.8% 18.2% 6.8%
Vomiting 93.8% 0% 0% 3.1% 3.1%
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Episodes since taking Lipitor
Since taking Lipitor Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Chest Pain 1.4%
Fainting / dizzy spell 5.8%
Fall 5.8%
Hospitalization 1.4%
Personality Change 7.2%
Seizure / Convulsions 1.4%
Severe Pain 13%
Stroke 1.4%
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User Comments about Lipitor
28 Jun 2009 Effective in controlling high cholesterol with minimal side effects.
—Posted by
27 Jun 2009 effective, but I have experienced some side effects.
—Posted by
26 Jun 2009 I've had no problems with the drug and it seems to work fine.
—Posted by
22 Jun 2009 For time time that I have been taking it, it slowly Killing me.
—Posted by RJP
20 Jun 2009 I do take 1000 mfg of OTC Niacin - quick release, which has been more instrumental in reducing cholesterol, and other lipids. This can cuase severe etching, if done on emply stomach, and whiteout taking aspirin 15minutes before.
—Posted by
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