Dec 3, 2025 · Learn about the side effects of Lipitor (atorvastatin), from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals.

Sometimes, managing high cholesterol levels may require taking medication like Lipitor. But an expert says that this may have an unexpected effect on your poop.

Jul 15, 2024 · Here's what you need to know about the potential side effects of atorvastatin (Lipitor), a statin medication used to treat high cholesterol.

Nov 29, 2025 · Common side effects of Lipitor include joint pain, diarrhea, muscle pain, and common cold symptoms, with serious side effects such as muscle damage, liver problems, and severe allergic …

Sep 26, 2025 · Lipitor, which is used to treat high cholesterol, can cause side effects. Learn about its more common, mild, and serious side effects and how to manage them.

Jul 21, 2025 · While statins are effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems, and mental fuzziness in some people. Rarely, they may cause liver damage.

Oct 29, 2024 · Rarely, statins cause severe side effects like muscle damage and liver damage. Even rarer side effects may include dark-colored urine, urinary tract infections, increased blood sugar or …

May 24, 2024 · Lipitor can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days or weeks. But if the side effects last longer …

Dec 3, 2025 · Some side effects of atorvastatin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your …

Jul 27, 2025 · Oily stool (steatorrhea) indicates there is too much fat in your poop. Causes of oily stool include digestive disorders like celiac disease, infections, and a high-fat diet. 1