Based on the information available, there is limited data on the cognitive side effects of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in pediatric patients. According to the prescribing information provided by Pfizer, the manufacturer of Lipitor, the drug has been studied in clinical trials involving 242 pediatric patients, aged 10 years and older, with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) [1]. However, the clinical trials primarily focused on the safety and efficacy of Lipitor in lowering cholesterol levels, and there is no specific mention of cognitive side effects in pediatric patients.
Additionally, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology in 2019 reviewed the use of statins in children and adolescents with HeFH and found that "statins are generally well tolerated in children and adolescents" [2]. However, the study did not specifically address cognitive side effects of Lipitor in pediatric patients.
It is important to note that Lipitor, like other statins, can cause side effects such as headache, muscle and joint pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms [1]. However, there is limited data on the cognitive side effects of Lipitor specifically in pediatric patients.
In summary, while Lipitor has been studied in pediatric patients, there is limited data on the cognitive side effects of the drug in this population. As with any medication, it is important for healthcare providers to carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Lipitor therapy in pediatric patients.
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1. Lipitor (atorvastatin) tablets, for oral use [Prescribing Information]. Pfizer Labs; 2016. Available from: <https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/020990s053,021143s015,021165s015lbl.pdf>.
2. Rader DJ, Brewer HB Jr. Statins for Children and Adolescents: Time for More Data and Less Controversy. J Clin Lipidol. 2019;13(3):515-517. doi:10.1016/j.jacl.2019.02.002. Available from: <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1933287418311621>.
3. DrugPatentWatch.com. Atorvastatin. Available from: <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/atorvastatin>.