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 |
| 3 | High Cholesterol | My feet feel like I have stone bruises just in front of the heel. My hips hurt on both sides when I get up. I walk like an old person. My doctor noticed a rough sound in my lungs and a heart murmur that was never mentioned before. I'm having tests next week for both. | I was OK taking 20mg but the doctor raised me to 40mg about 4 months ago. It's only since then that I've had these symptoms. I'll probably quit completely though. I'm not physically able to do anything much. And at a young 50 that is just not acceptable. | F | 50 | 8 months | 1/28/2005 | 3 | cholesterol 240 | Body aches.Thinking of decreasing my dose from 20mg to 10mg. | Just read an article about it being very important to take CO-Q10 if you are on a statin because statins deplete your natural CO-Q10 which can affect the heart. | F | 59 | 30 days | 1/27/2005 | 3 | high cholesterol and triclycerides | Chronic pain in all my joints and muscles. Really bad in my thighs. I had been on Pravachol for aboout 3 years and switched to Lipitor because it's supposed to lower triglycerides too. I had the joint and muscle pain already and was told it was arthritis or neuropathy (I'm also a diabetic). My thighs were never this sore before I started the Lipitor, though. | Both of my parents died at from heart disease at a relatively young age (dad-57, mom-66), but if this is what is causing this pain I think I would rather die prematurely than live like this. I am 41 and feel like I'm 81.I came across this site while searching for Lipitor side effects. I was also going to do a search on MS or fibromyalgia, but maybe I should just quit taking this medicine and take my chances. | F | 41 | 5 days | 1/23/2005 | 3 | High cholesteral level | I have been on Lipitor for approximately two and a half years. Recently I experienced losing muscular, headache, neck pain and stiffness, fatigue, memory loss, muscles pain on the left side of my chest, depression, sleepless nites and balance loss. | It work great on reducing cholesteral level, but its side effects became another problem for me. I will discuss it with my doctor in my next visit. | M | 41 | 2.5 years | 12/30/2004 | 3 | high Cholesterol/Truglycerides | I feel fine while I am on it. No side effects. My Cholesterol went up after a couple day without it.I had my blood work and the cholesterol is 291 | I have Hypercholesterolemia | F | 3 months | 12/19/2004 | 3 | High Cholestrol | Tired more than ususal, Heartburn. | 10 mg daily Lowered Chlestrol from 220 to LDL 111 and HDL 34. Combined with Niaspan and Folgard. Still working to increase HDL. Eating everything I shouldn't and no exercise. | M | 55 | 2 years | 12/8/2004 | 3 | extreme moodiness, constipation, irritibility, anger | F | 76 | | 11/13/2004 | 3 | | 10/28/2004 | 3 | High Cholesterol | Was put on 10mg, the lowest dose. I experienced cramping in my stomach, and some muscle side effects. I decided to go off of it after a few months. When my Cholesterol shot up to 300, I reconsidered and tried it again. But I cut the dosage in half with a pill cutter taking only 5mg per day. This is something people should consider. Where the first time my cholesterol went down to 188 with 10mg, on 5mg it went down to 198...it has since gone up to 220 on that dosage but still a far cry from 300. But now (after about 9 months) I am once again considering going off of it. I have terrible constipation and have been having bad muscle pains...in my neck and shoulders, lower back and right hip Then the other day it was on the news that a study showed statin drugs can CAUSE heart problems...and CANCER especially in the elderly. It also said that 7 our of 10 researchers who told us they should lower the bar on cholesterol levels (meaning more people should take it at lower numbers) were connected to the drug companies who make and sell it!!!! | F | 60 | 9 months | 10/16/2004 | 3 | High Cholesterol | Extreme tiredness and flatulence | Not sure whether it is the Lipitor but I am now tired to the point of exhaustion. Is it work, is it me getting older or is it the Lipitor?? | F | 54 | 1 years | 10/10/2004 | 3 | High cholesterol | None for the first 5 years. | It DID lower my cholesterol. However, in the 6th year, I developed terrible ankle/knee/leg/hip pain, aching and soreness. I thought I had a muscle problem. I got so weak I had to use a cane to walk. Then, I had to use the handicapped carts in the grocery store. Then I had to get a handicapped permit because I could not walk more than 25 steps. I could not sleep for the ache and discomfort in my legs. I was sure I was a few months away from a wheelchair. I was horribly depressed. When I asked my doctor about this pain, he took me off Lipitor, and within one week my pain had stopped completely. I can walk fine, I can even run. I sleep like a baby. However, I still cannot walk very far - I think I have lost a lot of muscle tone. I will have to build my strength back up in my legs. Otherwise, I feel ten years younger. | F | 63 | 6 years | 10/6/2004 | 3 | to control my cholestrol | I Have been on lipitor for several years. I have noticed over the last few years that I have not been feeling well. The last couple of months I have been suffering with vertigo. I have had all kinds of test and they all come up negative. I decided to go off lipitor about three days ago to see if this is causing it. I have a freind with the same problem and is on lipitor for about the same amount of time as I have been on it. I'm hoping that this dizziness will go away in time now that I have stopped lipitor. None of my doctors will admit that is lipitor causing the problem. | M | 66 | 7 years | 10/3/2004 | 3 | Cholesterol 239 | I have had muscle/joint pain, mainly in my arms which is very painful when I position them in certain ways; otherwise I am just | This works for lowering Cholesterol, but not so sure about the big picture. I hesitated going on it and now believe my original impression was probably correct. I am going to try something natural instead. The pain isn't worth it. | F | 48 | 4 days | 9/12/2004 | 3 | Cholesterol | I have had several boughts of severe muscle cramps that lead to dehydration. I have had these while on Lipitor and Zocor. There is no way I can be dehydrated because I am now aware of the problem and drink water and gatorade consantly when I am outside. This site has been amazing to me. I am 37 and have been on statins for 13 years. Other than the cramps I also have fatigue, muscle twitching, foot pain (10 x-rays), and numbness and tingling in the hands and arms. | I went to the doctor last week about the cramps, and he took me off Zocor and I am going to wait and see how things are doing. The drugs do lower cholesterol. | M | 37 | 13 times | 9/4/2004 | 3 | to lower cholesterol | slight flush, sedation, bed wetting | Brought scores down 100 points | F | 58 | 2 years | 8/29/2004 | 3 | Cholesterol | Fatigue, very tired after working hours (and I'm not doing much phisical work). Also rush all over my face. | It helps lower the cholesterol, but I think it's not worth... | M | 40 | 2 years | 8/29/2004 | 3 | Cholesterol 307 | Tight throat, holding water | Second time I am trying to live with Lipitor. First time was bad, I went with another product which sent me to the emergency room twice, it suffocated me.Then I switched to another one which was worse then the second one, kidneys hurt, bladder infection, black outs. Now I'm back on 20mg Lipitor and will take them regardless of side effects. I have low tolerance to any medications, taking the Lipitor at night so I sleep through most side effects. | F | 66 | 6 days | 8/18/2004 | 3 | Diabetes 2 | Calf muscles (and foot) tire very quickly. This often leads to leg/foot cramps. Comparable to fatigue after a long workout. I have been taking Lipitor for about 4 yrs - the muscle tiring has become worse with time and now will 'act' up very soon even with a short slow walk. This has severely hampered my ability to excercise. I first thought this was a response to the diabetes but was recently made aware that Lipitor may be causing it. | Lipitor did lower my chloesterol soon after starting it. It doesn't seem as effective now. I'm going to stop taking it because of the muscle fatigue/cramping - hopefully this condition will reverse. | M | 47 | 4 years | 8/17/2004 | 3 | elevated LDL | muscle spasms, body aches, itching | F | 51 | | 8/10/2004 | 3 | Lower Cholesterol | Forgetfulness, Lack of Concentration, excruciating pain in my legs, insomnia, terrible headaches, itching all over, depression, moodiness | It dramatically reduced my cholesterol but the side effects aren't worth the benefits. I went to the medical center today because I was feeling so bad. I have Lupus so I assumed that it was causing me to feel bad. After hearing my symptoms, my doctor told me to using Lipitor for awhile to see if the symptoms go away. It never dawned on me that it could be the Lipitor. Now that I found your website I feel so much better. | F | 42 | 6 months | 8/10/2004 |