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Lipitor Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: atorvastatin calcium
- Brand Name: Lipitor
- Drug Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Lipid-Lowering Agents, Statins
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Lipitor Side Effects Center
What Is Lipitor?
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a statin used for the treatment of elevated total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, and to elevate HDL cholesterol.
What Are Side Effects of Lipitor?
Side effects of Lipitor include:
- constipation,
- diarrhea,
- nausea,
- fatigue,
- gas,
- heartburn,
- headache, and
- mild muscle pain.
Contact your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Lipitor including:
- muscle wasting and muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis),