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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LIPITOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | After a triple bypass heart surgery | Muscle aches...now have fibromyalgia. Memory, learning problems, brain fog, depression, extreme fatigue. In horrible pain, I quit taking it and replaced it with natural therapies. Starting to feel better...I hope and pray the damage isn't permanent. | This medication is nothing but a pharmaceutical money maker. It should be banned!! I wish I would have known the side effects when I started taking it, instead of dealing with extreme pain for so many years! | F | 48 | 12 years 40 MG 1X day | 3/20/2012 | 1 | to lower cholesteral | Numbness in feet, leg, hip, neck cramps, eyes running, itchy and watery all the time like I was crying. Depression, itching all the time. Makes you feel 25 years older. | I quit taking it most problems gone in 3 weeks. I will try to control with diet and exercise, and omega 3 fish oil, will never take a large dose again would rather eat nothing than take that poison. | M | 58 | 8 years 80 mg 1X day | 3/20/2012 | 1 | Cholesterol high | Severe back pain muscles pain loss of energy, depression. My doctor put me on several other drugs to heal these pains- thyroid, testonrone, trazadone. I just went to a naturopath and stopped the Lipitor - | Since stopping lipitor I feel I am getting my life back | M | 62 | 2 years 20 1X day | 3/5/2012 | 1 | high cholestrol | Torn ham string. Had months of aquatic therapy & it did not help. Finally I had such pain in both legs in my upper thigh and upper leg by my hip area that I could hardly stand it. I had noticed 5 years prior to this that my muscles seemed to never feel the same as before I started on a statin drug. I kept thinking is this old age. It got so bad that I could hardly walk after sitting for any period of time. I finally called my doctor and was advised to stop the statin drug. It took a few months for the pain to subside. | I took 40 Mg for 10 years. It brought my cholestrol down but I could not stand all of the muscle pain. | F | 63 | 40 MG 1X day | 1/22/2012 | 1 | high cholesterol | My mother developed dementia while taking this terrible drug. Since stopping she has not improved and now needs 24/7 care. | 75 | 3 years 20 mg | 1/11/2012 | 1 | To PREVENT High cholesterol | Bouts of extreme forgetfulness, extreme muscle pain, insomnia, tremors, cluster headaches,kidney pain, urinary problems | Became unable to walk without a cane, unable to sleep, kidney problems (urine like root beer). I had a high stress detail oriented job that I lost due to inability to think fast enough to manage. I went from being a "SMEE" (subject matter expert)to crying in front of my computer unable to function. Couldn't find words, got lost on way to grocery store etc. Dr kept telling me it couldn't be any of the meds I was on. Finally Googled symptoms and first hit was Spacedoc and there was my answer. Within 2 days of stopping I had noticeable mental improvement. I stopped it 8 weeks ago and still have much muscle pain and fatigue. Kidneys have cleared, but will still give me problems if I fatigue myself. I think it is a poison, some people do need statans I guess, but not me! | F | 57 | 6 weeks 40 mg 1X day | 1/5/2012 | 1 | To reduce my high cholesterol | I was tired, had muscle cramps, uneasiness = felt HORRIBLE. I stopped taking it. I will continue with better diet and physical activity after experiencing really bad side effects when trying the same stunt with ZETIA. | M | 36 | 2 months 20mg 1X day | 12/29/2011 | 1 | Lower cholesterol, diagnosed CAD | Muscle aches and weakness in neck, arms, shoulders, upper back, legs. Severe pain in left foot and third and fourth toes. | Pain and weakness increased until I needed help dressing and combing my hair. I could not do daily activities such as pick up a cup of coffee or put on a seatbelt without significant pain. The ball of my left foot was so painful I could not put pressure on it when walking so I walked on the side of my foot. Symptoms began 12 weeks after starting Lipitor. I reported to my cardiologist and internist who both denied problems were related to Lipitor because my CPK was only mildly elevated (250). I also saw a podiatrist, chiropractor, and spine specialist with no relief. When it got so bad I could not take it anymore and did not care about my cholesterol I took myself off of Lipitor and got a 50% improvement after one week. I then saw a neurologist who diagnosed me with statin induced myalgia. He said he sees a lot of patients with slightly elevated CPK that many physicians do not recognized as a symptom of a statin intolerance. I have been off of Lipitor for two years and continue to improve very slowly, but I still suffer from some pain and weakness. I can now walk normal, but my toes are still quite painful at times. | M | 60 | 3 years 10 mg 1X day | 12/22/2011 | 1 | Dr Prescribed it | Ruined my physical ability to do anything. Muscles no more. Weak all the time. | I will never take another one these pills................Doctors are pill pushers getting paid by the drug makers. Wake up America !! | M | 60 | 40 1X day | 11/15/2011 | 1 | Heart attack - stent placement | Insomnia, vivid nightmares when I did sleep, muscle pain, weakness, tired all the time, depression to the point of considering suicide | Statins are damaging to so many body processes. The clinical trials for FDA approval weren't nearly long enough to observe all the adverse effects. We're in the REAL clinical trials now, while lining the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies. I take grape juice and cider vinegar now - it reduces cholesterol and blood pressure with no side effects. | M | 57 | 6 months 20 MG 1X day | 10/16/2011 | 1 | constant pain in right thigh, abdominal pain, intermittent pain throughout body, unable to walk more than 1/8 mile w/o excruciating pain in the leg, tingling of feet, elevated liver function | wicked drug...wonder how much my doc was compensated by the drug company for prescribing it | M | 48 | 4 years 20 mg 1X day | 8/26/2011 | 1 | Chronic Heart Failure | Muscle Fatigue, Memory Loss, Cramping, Cold Extremities, Shortness of Breath, General Fatigue, Joint and Muscle Pain, Inability to Sleep and induced Depression | This Med was Prescribed to help control Scaling - not really necessary as all my blood work was within range. I could not recommend this Medication to anyone, just too many side affects. | M | 58 | 7 months 20MG 1X day | 8/10/2011 | 1 | High Cholesterol | Severe B/L shoulder pain, general weakness, malaise, and slight memory loss. | I started out at 10 mg every day for 7 years, 20 mg for 1 year, 40 then 80 for over 1 1/2 years. Over the past year, B/L shoulder pain to the point of wearing a sling because it hurt badly when I walked. I read about the shoulder pain in assorted sites on the web. Discussed it with my PA and cardiologist. My PA stopped the Lipitor. The pain lessened but did not stop. Went to a Ortho MD who gave me 3 Steroid shots and PT. It seemed to help but pain would not stop. Narcs were ordered which helped somewhat but wasn't the answer. MRI showed a slight linear tear in my Rotator Cuff which he wanted to do surgery. Decided against surgery. Both shoulders started to feel better but still couldn't sleep on my left side. My LDL's were through the roof. After almost 10 months off Lipitor, my general MD talked me into starting Sinivastatin 40 mg every day. Well, guess what happened. My shoulder pain suddenly worsen, especially left side. I am going to speak with my Cardiologist again and explore alternatives and will be stopping my Statin today! Moral of the story.....Stay clear of Statin medications. | M | 54 | 10 years 80 1X day | 8/7/2011 | 1 | high closterol | within 24 hrs i was having direar, severe muscle aces, headace, collapades in the floor on the third day, called the dr, went back he did a liver test and took me off the medicane, but was still having symptoms, in 5 days i had blisters on my finger and palms of my hands, and on the soles of my feet, the blisters lasted 1 and a half years, my hands and feet would bleed, i saw another dr and he did tell me it was because of the lipitor, till this day i am still having problems, i still have muscle aces, memory loss, i don,t think my kidney,s are as good, i fell like my body is being attacked in different places in seems to come and go about every three weeks, i will have severe headaces, this has been 3 years ago, i think it did perment damage to me, some times i wonder when i am going to die, i forget things all the time, and even forgot how to get to the dr,s office once, i even forget my grandaughter name from time, im only 52 years of age, to young to have all this problems, iam so | always find a alternative, if you have lipitor trash it | M | 52 | 4 days 20 1X day | 8/1/2011 | 1 | High Cholesterol | A few weeks after taking lipitor my ankles and the soles of my feet feels like I was walking on hot coals I blamed my new shoes i bought.So I bought a new pair from the chemist they didn't stop the pain either.I was at a local club about 2 months later walked into the toilet I'd been in there many times before but this I couldn't work out witch door to walk out(I think it also has an effect on your memory).Also I suffer badly from muscle pain from my neck & shoulders to my lower back.My wife also took lipitor but has since stopped but it effected her a lot worse than me.She has since stopped taking any medication it's been 6 months and still recovering from the effects. | I am now taking Ezetrol a lot better.I still get pains in my back but not as bad.I just wish the doctors would tell you about the side affects to expect. | M | 62 | 3 years 20mg 1X day | 7/25/2011 | 1 | Cholesterol | After taking Crestor and having muscle pain and lack of control when standing in the mornings, my Dr prescribed Lipitor. I have had increasing non stop Pain in neck and back and now severe tingling and burning in hands and feet with itchy crawly feeling all over. | My bad levels have decreased but now I am afraid I may have nerve damage or liver problems and after reading this sites comments will stop taking Lipitor. | F | 58 | 5 years 80 1X day | 7/3/2011 | 1 | High Cholesterol | A friend om mine took Lipitor (all statins have similar side effects). He suffered terrible pains in hips, legs, hands etc. Lost his muscular strength, had difficulties to swallow, problems with tinnitus and memory. The problems appeared little by little over the years. | The best thing you can do for yourself and others is to educate yourself on this - and other medical issues. Read books, read patient stories and look at "The Lipitor Paradox" at u-tube. It`s a very funny and sad story. Also visit spacedoc.net for more information about side effects. | M | 70 | 3 years 30 mg 1X day | 6/27/2011 | 1 | Blocked Arteries-Surgery CABG-3 | Depression, bursitis in left hip didn't respond to 5-6 cortisone shots, PT, toes hurt when sheet touched, MEMORY LOSS-severe, dizzyness, in a FOG bottoms of feet hurt, felt like shin splints,tingling in 2 fingers of left hand | Went from 1 specialist to another-no one seemed to put it together since I only said those things that related to their specialty. Finally fingers began to "tingle" psychiatrist suggested nerve damage. That niite I got online put in 17 symptoms no matter how unrelated & came up with this site as first choice.THANK YOU ! I read & ried-I was NOT crazy! I hadn't included Depression as my memory retnd I checked I had been on LIPITOR years ago when I had my first MMDepression! I found that I had been of and on since the late 90's! My ex owned a pharmacy which has since closed and used to fill the Rx-he was on also.I'll have to depend on Drs record to estab dates. I have not taken any since that nite-called cardiologist office told to stay off for a mth. Called back this week.After another mth they will do more bloodwork. I met w/Primary Care today-ordered blood tests & referral to the Neurologist. Appt w/orthopedist M,PsyT, I refuse to take another statin Changed way I eat in March & #'s went Way down TC 152,Tri 70,LDL 64,HDL74.My mind is more imp than any drug. Still in PT & have pain but I can live w/that. Talk to Atty Fri. We ALL need to sue as Docs are only aware of muscle issues! | F | 65 | 15 months 20mg 1X day | 6/24/2011 | 1 | Des stent/cholesterol | Body Pains all over, major on going muscle cramps, very bad stomach pains, nervous system problems, pushing blood presure up and up and early signs of osteoarthritis. | Very bad not for my body type. Came off it to see what happens. I am trying some other things to control the bad cholesterol - change of diet, exercise and some other natural things. By stopping Lipitor my quality of life has returned. My bad cholesterol is fine for now the same as a normal persons reading but not as low as the doctors would like it. Who would think such a drug can do so much harm and is recommended by the family doctor. It does lower cholesterol but it also is a major contributor to other health problems. | M | 48 | 80mg 1X day | 6/21/2011 | 1 | High Cholestoral | Eye sight appeared foggy when it was perfect before, some loss of hair, aches and pains in my back, a cough, sore ankles when I exercise. Sore joints. but even more scarey it made me depressed! What sort of drugs are they maiking us take? I'm stopping right now after finding this site. It did lower my CL though | I'm going to take Omega 3, carry on exercising and try my luck. | M | 50 | 5 months 10 MG 1X day | 5/14/2011 |