LIPITOR Reviews (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)Average Rating: 1.9 (1279 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LIPITOR with similar:
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| 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 | 1 | ldl high | Swelling and pain every, agitation, muscle cramps in leg every day bad fatigue,stomach pain low thyroid first time ever ,urinary tract infection first time ever, blot clot in femoral vein deep vein thrombosis first time ever hospital over night, first time ever.and more. | F | 55 | 5 months 40 | 8/11/2014 | 5 | My cholesterol was a little high. | None. | F | 58 | 5 years 20 mg | 8/8/2014 | 3 | High Cholesterol | Weight gain, severe muscle pain upon waking that eventually came to last all day. Horrible right shoulder joint pain. Developed severe hip pain when walking after being on this med for a year. Became forgetful and thought that was age related. | I have decided to experiment and come off Lipitor for awhile to see if it makes any difference in pain. I've been off it for two days and I honestly already think I notice a drop in pain levels. My cardiologist insists I take it but I'm not willing to do that anymore if the pain is going to be the result. | F | 70 | 20MG 1X day | 8/7/2014 | 3 | high cholesterol | I didn't have any side effects during the first two months and it lowered my cholesterol. However, I experienced nausea, heartburn, swollen lips and bloody nose last month. Stopped it 2 days ago. | F | 66 | 3 months 40 MG | 7/29/2014 | 4 | reduce inflammation after TIA | I am writing for my husband. Some of his hair fell out for a few months. Then we learned about co-enzyme Q10. Since he began taking it, no more hair has fallen out, and his hair is stronger than I have seen it in many years. (I cut his hair.) We had his genetics evaluated by Genelex; Medicare paid for it. Apparently most statins are metabolized in the liver by CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5. This is the DNA test that he asked his doctor to prescribe. | My husband takes generic Lipitor, called atorvastatin. His blood tests, ordered every 6 months by his cardiologist, are excellent now. He enjoys good health. He joined Life Extension Foundation: www.lef.org and follows their advice on supplements. He eats a plant-strong diet, and he takes walks daily. | F | 77 | 13 months 40 mg 1X day | 7/7/2014 | 3 | High colesterol gene related | Sore arms and pins and needles | F | 57 | 1 days 40mg | 7/1/2014 | 2 | high cholesterol | past 30 days i have stiffness in both my hands and fingers. the stiffness is continuous and not just in the morning. its difficult for me to make a fist. i am not sure if this is caused by medication, however i am going to go off it to see if the stiffness gets any better. i have changed my eating habits the last 6 months in hopes that will help lower my cholestoral. | still on lipitor, but going to stop today. | F | 55 | 18 months 20mg 1X day | 6/23/2014 | 1 | High cholesterol | Muscle cramps, pain and weakness in calf muscles, weight gain, fatigue, mental fog | This drug is worse than the reason for treatment. Hope I have no permanent damage. | F | 63 | 9 months 20 mg 1X day | 6/4/2014 | 1 | high cholesterol | Been taking Lipitor for over 10 years. The last 5 years muscles have started to really hurt, problems walking, weakness pain all over. Cant concentrate feel like im in a fog. Also fasting glucose was 104 got it rechecked 2 weeks later now it is 106 and I've lost weight. I watch what i eat no drinking smoking or drugs. Going to doctor about this. Tried quitting cold turkey I became a zombie couldn't get off the couch felt almost unconscious. I worry what will happen if I miss 2 days of it. It was very strange. I don't recommend this drug. I even exercise and just doing a 20 minute walk is painful for me. I want off this. My doctor said satins really help well I won't take any if I feel like this even though my cholesterol levels are excellent great I'll just waste away. | F | 32 | 10 years 20mg | 5/31/2014 | 1 | Family history/high cholesterol | Sheermisery | I have posted here before but lately it has occurred to me that, since stopping taking Lipitor, I am also finding my mental capabilities are returning to their once excellent level. I had put my decline in those mental capabilities down to aging (I'm 75) but I now know that not to be true. I wonder now how many of the people being diagnosed with afflictions such as Alzheimer's are in fact simply showing the result of having taken Lipitor for years. | F | 75 | 10 years 2-0 mg 1X day | 5/29/2014 | 1 | slightly elevated cholesterol | lower leg cramping and weakness / dramatic hair loss / stomach ulcer / severe right shoulder joint pain / low levels of anxiety / difficulty concentrating or focusing | I started with Crestor but when that gave me stomach pains I was put on Lipitor as an alternative. Right after starting Lipitor I began to feel "off". It immediately gave me leg cramps and I developed a stomach ulcer. My heart Dr. insisted that this was the result of other meds, however my family Dr. urged me to get off the Lipitor right away. The 2 Dr. had a difference of opinion but the heart Dr's scare tactics worked I guess and I stayed on the drug. He even urged me to increase my dosage to a level which my stomach could "tolerate". After slowly increasing the drug for about 3 months I began to have sever right shoulder joint pain which I just put down to age at the time. Then the hair loss started. I lost literally clumps of hair every day for a month solid, now I have almost bald patches at the front of my hair. Blood work showed that all other things were normal including hormones , blood sugar and thyroid. I also began to have low levels of chronic anxiety for no reason (very odd for me as I'm am outgoing personality). I chalked this up to age also possibly menopause given my age but blood work proved that incorrect. I decided to quit the Lipitor cold turkey 2 weeks ago. The hair loss slowed down almost right away though there is still some happening. The anxiety is now gone. The leg cramps are better. The shoulder is still extremely sore however. I wonder how long Lipitor side effects will last. I have read people are still expe | F | 44 | 1 years 10mg 1X day | 5/18/2014 | 1 | Family history/cholesterol test | Sheer misery | I posted my original comments on 11/12/2012 as female 73 years old which was only a few weeks after I stopped taking lipitor. I have since 'fired' my doctor, haven't taken lipitor since my first post (in fact I don't take any drugs at all) and 18 months later am as fit as a flea, can do anything I set my mind to which is mostly looking after a large garden almost single-handed. I feel about 50 which as I am now 75, is fantastic! My hair is thicker, my skin is clearer, I have no aches and pains (unless I have overdone some activity I enjoy). Stay away from this filthy stuff is my advice to anyone who wants to keep on enjoying a healthy, happy life. | F | 75 | 10 years 20 mg 1X day | 5/14/2014 | 1 | Prevention | Lots of side effects joint pain, cramps restless legs infertility sore muscles do recover well after exercise I can carry on | Don't do endurance sport on lipitor or do any exercise. I stop taking Lipitor 6 Months ago and Im getting better | M | 56 | 15 years 20 1X day | 3/30/2014 | 1 | High Cholesterol after Angioplasty | Chest Pain and Bruising. | While taking 40 mg (along with Effient and Metoprolol), I experienced debilitating right side chest pain. Bruises were evident which felt very deep in my muscles. Had a half inch protrusion on one of my ribs. Stopped and felt much better. Started again with 20 mg and same side effects occurred. Now plan to be off for two weeks to evaluate. Going off Effient blood thinner in two weeks also. Scary stuff. | M | 56 | 3 months 40 1X day | 3/13/2014 | 1 | high cholesterol | Joint paint, stiffness in movements, insomnia, foot cramps | Was on lovastatin 20 mg for 8 yrs - lost weight, BP lowered, but still had hip/hand joint pain. Quit for a year and joint pain went away. New Dr said cholesterol too high and had to go on brand name even knowing I had relief of joint pain going off statin. He put me on 80 MG stating dose didn't matter that if I got muscle weakness or joint pain, it wouldn't be any worse on 20 mg or 80 mg. Day 2 of Lipitor hand pain, day 3 hip & back pain, day 4 all previous but now foot cramps at night. Quit and told Dr. I refused to take - would rather live with high cholesterol (no family history of heart disease) than live in pain and discomfort med was causing. | F | 64 | 5 days 80 mg 1X day | 3/12/2014 | 3 | high cholesterol | rapid heartbeat and light pain in chest and tried And my doctor said take 1/3 instead of hole pill | M | 47 | 2 months 40 mg | 1/14/2014 | 1 | High Cholesterol | Extreme pain under rib cage, sent me to ER thinking it was gallbladder attack. Ultrasound was normal. I have never had these types of pains. They are muscle type pains, not heartburn on tummy ache type pains and they are never in the same place. I feel like I am being poisoned. I am physically fit and otherwise very healthy | After stopping Lipitor for 10 days all pains subsided. I felt great and my appetite returned. I restarted taking Lipitor a few days ago and the pains have all returned. My doctor says Lipitor is safe and most all of his patients have no side effects. He thinks it's in my head. I will be changing doctors. shortly... | F | 64 | 60 days 20 1X day | 1/1/2014 | 1 | High cholestrol | I took Lipitor for my total cholesterol if 301 ! But i have depression and take lexapro 20 mg. as my dose of lipitor was increased from 10 to 20mg , i started having serious knee pain and depressive mode. Came off of Lipitor and within few days i felt much bettet My doc has changed me to 10 mg of pravastatin , no joint pain but i am feeling depressed....will stop this and i will try niacin. Prefer to have high cholesterol but have a happy mood ! | F | 47 | 2 months 20 | 12/25/2013 | 5 | Cholesterol | Have had no side effects. | So far has worked just fine for me was put on it at a young age. High cholesterol runs in my family. | F | 32 | 8 years 20 1X day | 12/22/2013 |