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 | Bring Bad Cholesterol Down | After only 2 1/2 weeks on Lipitor I could feel that something was not right in my body. Extreme headaches, severe neck pain, fatigue, sore muscles and joints, fevers, chills, sweating, dark urine, flu like symptoms, swelling of right knee, irritable, just wanted to sleep all of the time. | Called my Doctor and told him about my symptoms. He said it sounded like I had a virus. He told me to go off lipitor for two weeks and then try it again. I have no intention of taking lipitor again. Just now starting to feel somewhat normal again after being off it for one week. However, I have now developed a sore throat. | M | 41 | 2 weeks | 8/16/2005 | 1 | elevated cholestorol readings | muscle and joint pains--particularly severe at night--lasting even after stopping medication, although decreasing in severity | I'm distressed that pain continues even after stopping the medication. I took the medication for 9 months (my doctor said the pains weren't from the Lipitor because there was no indication in the blood work)--finally stopped when could barely walk. I've been off the medicine for 2 months and pain is less, but still very present, especially in joints. | F | 57 | 9 months | 8/10/2005 | 1 | LDL 160 | LIGHT HEADED, INCREASED BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART THROBBING OUT OF MY CHEST, TINGLING IN MUSCLES OF UPPER TORSO. MY SCAPULA AND SHOULDERS FELT LIKE THERE WAS SOMETHING VIBRATING UNDER MY SKIN. HEADACHES. AND FEELING OF DOOM. THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACH WENT TO E/R TO RULE OUT. I STILL HAVE THE MEDICATION IN MY SYSTEM AND WILL FIND OTHER ALTERNATIVES SUCH AS WT. LOSS, DIET, AND EXERCIZE. I WILL JUST HAVE TO SAY NO TO WHIPPED CREAM. I RATHER GIVE UP SOMETHING I LOVE THEN TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION AGAIN. | F | 47 | 9 days | 8/5/2005 | 1 | To lower colesterol from 220. | Severe muscle and joint pain in left leg. My cardiologist started with a dosage of 80 mg which seems very high. Symptoms started after second dose. After third dose pain was so severe I could hardly move. I stopped Lipitor. The doctor recommended laying off Lipitor for a week and then restarting. NO WAY! The pain has gradually subsided but it has not disappeared over a period of several months. | This stuff is poison. I would rather take my chances of a heart attack than live with Lipitor. I experienced weight gain because my level of activity has dropped. | M | 58 | 3 days | 8/4/2005 | 1 | High Cholesterol | The same as many people reported muscle aches as well as tingling in arm and hand, sore shoulder,fatigue,poor sleep although it did lower my cholesterol, I was not warned of the symtoms. | Surprisingly when I told my doctor I was having these problems he did not suggest stopping the lipitor nor did any of the other specialists I went to see for these symptoms, a friend told me about the side affects after I told her my symptoms, she said they were the same as statins and what was I taking? Lipitor! I have since changed doctors because my doctor told me he did not believe it was the lipitor since it should have affected me on both arms and hands, but as soon as I stopped the lipitor I stated to feel better, it has been three weeks now I still have some pain in muscles, but severe fatigue is gone, Problem now is my new doctor is suggesting Pravachol! I would rather live a shorter life than suffer the pains and fatigue for many years. | M | 54 | 6 months | 8/1/2005 | 1 | high cholestral | never had any problems walking, after liptor had severe muscle spasms in my legs, thigh area. had difficulty reaching seat & unable to walk, waited for pain to subside before I could continue, off lipitor now | 6 months post lipitor I am still experiencing periodic muscle pain & I wonder will I ever totally get back to the way I used to be. would be grateful for any advice. I am thankful to be rid of the awful muscle spasms I experienced whilst taking lipitor & would advise people to think very carefully before taking this drug | F | 68 | 8 months | 7/30/2005 | 1 | Slightly high cholesterol of 5.3 | I'm completeing this on behalf of my father, who died after being prescribed 20 mg Totalip/ Atorvastatin, despite the usual dose being 10 mg and him having 2 risk factors, being over 70 and with hypothyroidism. The inquest verdict was misadventure. | The GMC decided that the 20 mg dose was reasonable, and that the GP had not acted inappropriately by prescribing this dose. So much for SPCs, PILs, and the CSM's Pharmacovigilance reports, all of which state that the usual dose is 10 mg a day, and that statins should be used with caution by patients over 70 and with hypothyroidism. GPs will continue overprescribing if they are allowed to get away with it. Please contact me if you can advise or help. Thanks. Jay | M | 71 | 6 weeks | 7/30/2005 | 1 | MODERATE HIGH CHOLESTRAL | EXTREME AND EXCRUCIATING MUSCLE PAIN IN SHOULDERS, NECK AND HIP. HAS TAKEN 5 MONTHS OFF THIS HORRIBLE DRUG TO BE ABLE TO EVEN LIFT MY ARMS. I WILL NEVER TOUCH A STATIN DRUG AGAIN. THESE DRUGS ARE ABSOLUTE POISON AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. | SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET | F | 59 | 2 months | 7/27/2005 | 1 | high cholesterol | muscle pain...joint pain...weakness...overall exhaustion...gum ulcerations...hair loss | I have been off this drug almost 2 1/2 years...I am better but far from well...still have pain in arms and legs with much stiffness. i wish I had never taken this damn drug... | F | 53 | 2 years | 7/24/2005 | 1 | Cholesterol | Took for 30 days. Was aware of side effects, but DOC assured me they were minimal. I started getting some pain in ankles from time to time, I work out so attributed the pain to “old age” (45). I was in Baltimore on business when one night I started experiencing severe pain in one ankle – I could not sleep. I was a bit better the next day, but limped around a bit. A week later the pain came back, my ankle hurt so much I could hardly make to work. I could not walk up the stairs in my house without extreme pain. I felt horrible & made an appointment with DOC. Thought it might be gout, but found this website. I quit taking the crap before my appointment with DOC. The nurse told me “we have a lot of people who complain about pain”. DOC understood and has kept me off Statins. I wish those who take this stuff successfully the best, but for those of us who have adverse effects this can be deviating. It took me 3-4 weeks to fully recover. MD’s need to take their patients reports about Lipitor seriously. I would rater drink gasoline than take this stuff again! | I have to wonder if the effects of this Med are being downplayed by the powers that be..........???????????? | M | 45 | 50 days | 7/17/2005 | 1 | High cholestorel | I am left with chest pain, muscle weakness and spasms and I am up every 3 hrs drinking water. Drs. laugh when I say that I have Rhabdomyolosis - my Cpk or ck or whatever it is is fine... but no one cks the myoglobin or hemoglogin in urine. I'm desparate for a Dr. in Mn. that will do that. I don't know where to turn and get sicker and sicker. Am afraid my heart will go. | The drug gets cholestorel down, but ruins your life | F | 63 | 4 years | 7/5/2005 | 1 | cholesterol reduction | Exhaustion, malaise, upset stomach/constant hunger. | Tried 5mg/day for three DAYS. Just can't imagine taking this drug any longer. Tried 10mg/day for 8 days one year ago with same side effects. | M | 44 | 3 days | 6/26/2005 | 1 | high cholesterol | depression, exercise intolerance, muscle weakness, memory problems, including 2 periods of amnesia, each lasting several hours, nausea and vomiting | lowered | F | 51 | 4 months | 6/25/2005 | 1 | routine cardiology Rx after stent | Husband gradually developed muscle pains, extreme tiredness, irritability, weird dreams, restless leg syndrome, hair loss, lack of enthusiasm for anything, strange blood test results w/elevated CRP, BUN, Creatinine, urine albumin, increased blood glucose, periodic memory lapses and belly weight gain. Perhaps the effects were slower because he was on 75 mg of CoQ10. We stopped the drug cold when he stated he felt as if he was losing muscle! | Effective dose for most people is apparently 2.5 mg and Pfizer starts people at 10! Statins are sneaky and deceptive drugs which have ruined many lives. I'm hoping husband does not have permanent heart, kidney and muscle damage | F | 59 | 28 months | 6/24/2005 | 1 | questionable ^ chol after bypass | 75 yo mother-in-law has memory loss, hair loss, muscle spasms in left arm and legs, odd blood sugar pattern, sciatic pain which is not sciatica, periodic back and hip pain, gradual loss of feeling in toes, dizziness, vision problems, extreme tiredness, lack of appetite, and no enthusaism for life. She has had several TIAs and who knows what else she has experienced and not reported to us. | Dr wanted to double dose to 40 mg. We took her totally off the drug and she is beginning to have return of feeling in her toes, no more muscle cramps at night or dizziness. Taking lipoic acid, vit C & mega dose of CoQ10 and will never take another statin. Higher cholesterol in those over 60 is now found to be PROTECTIVE particularly against stroke! | F | 75 | 4 years | 6/24/2005 | 1 | High cholesterol/high triglycerides | I was on 10 mgs. and then cut it in half for over two years. Stopped taking it 11/04 due to severe legs problems; muscle aches/weakness/stiffness, cramps in my feet and hands, pain in my arms and chest, memory problems along with vision problems. | This drug needs to be taken off the market and doctors need to realize how much damage it has done to many innocent people. | F | 48 | 2 years | 6/24/2005 | 1 | Hyperlipidity | Severe myalgia. Symptoms developed and progressed gradually, but stopped within one week of stopping Lipitor. | Very effective at lowering cholesterol but if you are prone to muscle inflammation or other connective tissue pain (due to rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia for example) I would be very cautious. My symptoms developed gradually enough that I assumed I was relapsing with rheumatoid arthritis -- I was astounded to find the problem was Lipitor. I had lesser problems with Pravochol but have come to distrust all statins. I am focusing on diet, time-release naicin, and fish oil instead. | M | 48 | 1 years | 6/23/2005 | 1 | high cholesterol | Stomach irritation Abnormal Dreams & DEPRESSION! I am not normally a depressed person AT ALL! | F | 57 | 6 months | 6/12/2005 | 1 | To lower cholesterol | Severe lower back pain after increasing Lipitor form 10-20 mg. I couldn't get out of bed or walk after taking it for about one week. I stopped taking it and I have pain in my right leg. It has been three weeks and it is still hard to walk and go to work. | I thought I had the flu for the first week when I first started taking 10 mg. about two years ago. Now after getting the back pain when we doubled the dosage, I think it wasn't the flu but a reaction to the drug. | F | 57 | 11 days | 6/11/2005 | 1 | Doctor recommended it | I have never been so miserable in my life. Started out with severe back spasms, then had intense pain in my knees and spasms all throughout my legs. Weakness in my right arm. The worst of all was feeling like I was walking through waist-deep mud, I simply could not walk. Extreme anxiety as well. | I had no idea what an evil poison this is. My doctor never told me any of the side effects but since then I have learned of so many people with the same problems. Taking 200 mg/day of COQ10 has helped immensely as well as the potassium of bananas. | F | 51 | 22 days | 6/7/2005 |