Does atorvastatin cause alopecia?

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Atorvastatin and Alopecia

  • There is no direct evidence in the provided studies that suggests atorvastatin causes alopecia 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • The studies primarily focus on the efficacy and safety of atorvastatin in reducing cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular events, with no mention of alopecia as a potential side effect.
  • Common side effects reported in the studies include myalgia, weakness, and elevations in liver transaminases, but alopecia is not listed as a known side effect 2, 3.
  • It is possible that alopecia may be a rare or undocumented side effect of atorvastatin, but there is no evidence to support this claim in the provided studies.

References

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Research

Efficacy of alternate-day dosing versus daily dosing of atorvastatin.

Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics, 2003

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Efficacy of atorvastatin compared with simvastatin in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics, 2000

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