LIPITOR Reviews (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)Average Rating: 1.9 (1268 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LIPITOR with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LIPITOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
5 | None | M | 68 | 80 1X day | 6/2/2013 | 5 | high cholesterol | terrible neck pain, memory loss is just terrible. Brain feel kind of foggy | F | 51 | | 8/12/2004 | 5 | | 9/20/2007 | 5 | High Cholesterol | I never had any side effects. | I'm taking 20mgs of lipitor a day. I can't recall when i started taking it. Its been a few years. Last year my cholesterol went back to normal on lipitor. The doctor says i'll have to take lipitor for the rest of my life. That is what i don't like. Drug dependancy is a bad thing. | M | 34 | | 3/28/2009 | 5 | high ldl | none | cut high cholestorel from 278 to 134 | M | 72 | | 7/23/2008 | 5 | High Cholesterol & High Triglycerid | I just had a blood test done as part of a routine physical. Some values indicate liver disease. Wondering if it is from Lipitor. Has anyone else out there developed liver damage from Lipitor. Please e-mail me. | Lipitor seems to work, but I am very concerned about the side effects now. I have been taking Lipitor probably over 5 years. Also have experienced leg cramps, mental confusion, but thought it was just the aging process. | F | 65 | | 8/7/2009 | 5 | Cholesterol | Had muscle pain, issues when first started, but I added Pilates to my Cardio program and between the cardio and Pilates, this is virtually gone. I have been noticing that I dehydrate much quicker than I ever have. I have actually woken up in the middle of the night and my mouth is completely dry. | I am so happy with the results that I will do whatever it takes and whatever I need to do this right. | F | 55 | 10 1X day | 8/16/2014 Patient History | 4 | | 8/7/2009 | 4 | | 3/29/2009 | 4 | high Cholorestral | F | 82 | | 8/23/2008 | 4 | hypercholesteremia | gas | M | 57 | | 3/31/2004 | 4 | high cholestoral | M | 69 | | 8/6/2003 | 4 | high cholestoral | M | 69 | | 8/6/2003 | 4 | | 8/6/2003 | 4 | cholesterol | no side effects to speak of | M | 55 | | 2/8/2004 | 4 | extremely high cholesterol | | 1/11/2002 | 4 | | 1/22/2005 | 3 | hight cholestrol | | 3/8/2005 | 3 | | 4/11/2005 | 3 | cholestoral | corrections - it was advicor not navicor | | 5/26/2005 |
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)