LIPITOR Reviews (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)Average Rating: 1.9 (1269 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LIPITOR with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LIPITOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
1 | High Cholesterol | Mental fog, depression, joint and muscle pains, earaches, shortness of breath, mood changes, sleep disorders, neuropathy | I was on several years with few adverse effects, which is why it took me so long to deduce that statins were causing my problems. I was all happy that despite my deteriorating mental and physical health, my cholesterol was low. Once I realized the cause and after years of fighting with my PCP (who always told me "statins don't cause that") I put my foot down and got off them. Since then, the adverse effects have all subsided (some took longer than others). | M | 54 | 6 years 20 1X day | 4/8/2024 | 3 | High cholesterol | None so far but it hasn’t been but a few hours | F | 65 | 1 days 10mg 1X day | 2/13/2024 | 1 | Borderline cholesterol | Severe wrist, arm, knee, and leg pain. Was walking a mile daily and doing 30 minutes of routine exercises daily before taking statin. Was having a difficult time even getting out of chair when on statin. | I stopped taking statin with my doctors approval. Muscle leg and weakness is getting better. | F | 79 | 3 months 20 mg 1X day | 1/31/2024 | 1 | High cholesterol | SEVERE muscle pain and tenderness, overall body but especially neck & shoulders. Back pain. Leg pain (tightness in calves). Muscle weakness. Joint pain.Throbbing headaches & painful sinuses with permanently stuffed nose and swelling around eyes. Swollen glands in neck. Sore throat and flu-like symptoms. Sensitive to light. Tummy ache. Irritable. Anxious. Panick attacks. Depressed mood. Constipation. Skin sensitivity. Fatique to such an extent that it hindered daily tasks. Interrupted sleep cycle. Difficulty falling asleep. | Never felt so ill in my life on any meds. Stay away from these meds. Really makes you feel AWFUL | F | 47 | 2 months 20mg 1X day | 6/27/2023 | 1 | Heart attack | Extreme muscle weakness. Muscle pain throughout body. Memory loss. Brain fog. GI issues. Tinnitus. Muscle stiffness. Runny nose. Fatigue. Constantly felt unwell. | Honestly felt like I was just slowly dying. Stuff is poison. Been off a month and very slowly starting to feel a bit better. Hope no permanent damage. | M | 54 | 16 months 80mg 1X day | 5/28/2023 | 1 | Prevention for hyperlipemia | Muscle pain, muscle cramps, joint pain, irritability, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trouble with relationships, significant weight gain, appetite increase, acid reflux | F | 39 | 9 years 20 mg 1X day | 4/22/2023 | 1 | Hospitalized for Stroke | Severe joint pain, bad acid reflux, muscle pains, terrible flatulence. I had none of these issues prior to taking this Rx. | I told the Dr that I refused to continue Lipitor & I'd rather die. That's how awful it made me feel. I do not have high cholesterol, but it's the standard treatment with blood thinners after a stroke. I'm now on Crestor & so far no issues. | F | 63 | 4 days 80 mg 1X day | 3/30/2023 | 5 | High cholesterol | No side effects | Brought my cholesterol down | M | 52 | 6 months 20mg 1X day | 3/28/2023 | 1 | Calcium Score | Massive Hair loss, Tiredness, Depression, Sleepiness just awful. More depressed now that I have lost more than half of my gorgeous hair. | F | 43 | 35 days 20 1X day | 10/28/2022 | 1 | Heart attack | Nausea backe pain, leg,wrist,pain, loss of appetite, rise in blood sugar, had fever,brain fog. | Bad drug | F | 70 | 2 months 20 1X day | 9/30/2022 | 1 | High cholesterols | Pain both legs, ankles and shoulders. Weakness is unbearable. Stopped taking it on 7/19/22 and pain went away for my legs, but weakness and ankles are still an issue.also had vertigo but that went away in 5 weeks. Any fully recovered? | It is toxin - do not take it. | F | 56 | 3.5 years 20 mg 1X day | 8/30/2022 | 1 | High Cholestrol | On 11/2021 increased dosage from 10 mg to 20 mg and side effect were pain both legs and neck and shoulders. Weakness both legs can’t walk. Vertigo as well. I stopped taking it on 7/19/22 and the pain went away, but still have weakness and both ankle pain. This is toxin. | I really think this is poison to people. People should be aware of these side effects. | F | 56 | 3.5 years 20 MG 1X day | 8/30/2022 | 1 | Heart failure | Same as so many others. Horrid back and leg pain. | Often wonder how many people we see struggling to get in or out of a chair are simply suffering a statin side effect. That was me after just 2 months of this medication. | M | 59 | 2 months 80mg 1X day | 7/31/2022 | 1 | High cholesterol | This drug is like a slow poison, after few days of taking it, started to feel pain in my fingers, talked to my doctor and they said I can continue the "medication", slowly other side effects started to develop, low energy, tiredness, dizziness, confusion, panic attacks, anixeity, and general feeling of awefulness. I messeged my doctor last night and stopped the medication without their approval, i will never take it again. | M | 40 | 1X day | 7/9/2022 | 1 | For cholesterol | Side effeects: Bad diarrhea, bleeding hemroids Joint pain, no good told Healthcare provider no more went on natural means. | F | 71 | 30 days 30mg. 1X day | 5/1/2022 | 2 | High Cholesterol | Aching limbs, muscle pain, dull chest pain, shooting pain in inner thigh, occasional pains in feet and hands, nausea, dizzyness. Even when I stop taking this for a couple of months the pains do not go away. Has anyone completely come off this and their symptoms have gone? if so, how long did it take? | F | 65 | 2 years 10 1X day | 4/27/2022 | 1 | High cholesterol | Severe brain fog. Severe anxiety. Depression. Foot pain. Irritability. Fatigue. Headaches. Saw 6 different doctors for these symptoms while taking this medication daily. NONE could figure out the problem. Stopping it today, and will take whatever risks that entails. Stay away from this medication. | F | 45 | 8 months 20mg 1X day | 4/5/2022 | 1 | High cholesterol after CABG | Excruciating pain, depression | I will never take a statin again | F | 67 | 45 days 80 | 1/20/2022 | 1 | After bypass surgery | Extreme hair loss, confusion, brain fog, short term memory memory loss( thought I developed dementia) cognitive decline) difficulty processing thoughts into a conversation. Loss of balance, | I stopped taking it. | F | 71 | 3 months 80 mg 1X day | 11/26/2021 | 1 | After bypass surgery | Extreme hair loss, confusion, memory loss( thought I developed dementia, difficulty processing thoughts into a conversation. | I stopped taking it. | F | 71 | 3 months 80 mg 1X day | 11/26/2021 |
LIPITOR (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM): Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. FDA Approval Date: 2000-04-07 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)