Allergic reaction to lipitor

Urogenital System: Urinary tract infection, hematuria, albuminuria, urinary frequency, cystitis, impotence, dysuria, kidney calculus, nocturia, epididymitis, fibrocystic breast, vaginal hemorrhage, breast enlargement, metrorrhagia, nephritis, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, abnormal ejaculation, uterine hemorrhage. ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED AFTER LIPITOR WAS FIRST INTRODUCED: Anaphylaxis: An unusual reaction to a foreign substance in the body; an antigen-antibody reaction, Angioneurotic edema: Swelling in the deep layers of the skin, including swelling of the lips, eyelids and tongue, Bullous rashes: A rash with blisters, Erythema Multiforme: Vivid red lesions on the skin, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A disorder of the skin, with fever and lesions of the mucous membranes of the mouth, anus, penis, etc; Toxic Epidermal Necrosis: Poisoning of the skin, leading to tissue death, Rhabdomyolysis: Disintegration of muscles, leading to excretion of myoglobin in the urine; severe cases can lead to kidney failure. BODY AS A WHOLE: Chest pain, Face edema: Swelling of the face, Fever, Neck rigidity: Stiffness of the neck, Malaise: A vague feeling of body discomfort, Photosensitivity reaction: Sensitivity to light, Generalized edema: Swelling of the body. In controlled clinical studies of 2502 patients, <2% of patients were discontinued due to adverse experiences attributable to atorvastatin. There is a slight chance of liver damage from Lipitor, so your doctor may order a blood test to check your liver function before you start taking the drug, again 12 weeks after you begin therapy or your dosage is increased, and periodically thereafter. Where needed, definitions of the medical terms were taken from Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary. The events in italics occurred in =2% of patients and the events in plain type occurred in <2% of patients. The following adverse events were reported, regardless of causality assessment in patients treated with atorvastatin in clinical trials. Your doctor may want to do a blood test to check for signs of muscle damage. MUSCLES AND SKELETAL SYSTEM: Arthritis, Leg cramps, Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa (fluid filled sacs throughout the body), Tenosynovitis: Inflammation of a tendon sheath, Myasthenia: Muscle fatigue, weakness, loss of muscle tone.

SKIN, ARMS AND LEGS: Pruritus: Itching, Contact dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to contact with a chemical, animal or vegetable substance, Alopecia: Hair loss, Dry skin, Sweating, Acne, Urticaria: Rash with severe itching. Your doctor may want to do a blood test to check for signs of muscle damage. BLOOD AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS: Ecchymosis: Abnormal bruising, Anemia: Reduction in the number of red blood cells, Lymphadenopathy: Disease of the lymph nodes, Thrombocytopenia: Reduction in the number of blood platelets, Petechia: A small, round, purplish red spot on the skin, caused by bleeding under the skin, which later turns blue or yellow. ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED AFTER LIPITOR WAS FIRST INTRODUCED: Anaphylaxis: An unusual reaction to a foreign substance in the body; an antigen-antibody reaction, Angioneurotic edema: Swelling in the deep layers of the skin, including swelling of the lips, eyelids and tongue, Bullous rashes: A rash with blisters, Erythema Multiforme: Vivid red lesions on the skin, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A disorder of the skin, with fever and lesions of the mucous membranes of the mouth, anus, penis, etc; Toxic Epidermal Necrosis: Poisoning of the skin, leading to tissue death, Rhabdomyolysis: Disintegration of muscles, leading to excretion of myoglobin in the urine; severe cases can lead to kidney failure. Skin and Appendages: Pruritus, contact dermatitis, alopecia, dry skin, sweating, acne, urticaria, eczema, seborrhea, skin ulcer. The following adverse events were reported, regardless of causality assessment in patients treated with atorvastatin in clinical trials. It describes the adverse reactions (i.e. side effects) noted in controlled clinical studies of 2,502 patients. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders: Peripheral edema, hyperglycemia, creatine phosphokinase increased, gout, weight gain, hypoglycemia. It describes the adverse reactions (i.e. side effects) noted in controlled clinical studies of 2,502 patients. Nervous System: Insomnia, dizziness, paresthesia, somnolence, amnesia, abnormal dreams, libido decreased, emotional lability, incoordination, peripheral neuropathy, torticollis, facial paralysis, hyperkinesia, depression, hypesthesia, hypertonia. The side effects marked with a ** occurred in 2% or more of the patients. Cardiovascular System: Palpitation, vasodilatation, syncope, migraine, postural hypotension, phlebitis, arrhythmia, angina pectoris, hypertension.

The side effects without a ** occurred in less than 2% of the patients. Severe side effects of Lipitor may include: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bone, joint, or tendon pain; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; dark urine; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; flu-like symptoms; joint pain; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue); painful or frequent urination; pale stools; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe stomach pain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; yellowing of the eyes or skin.