LIPITOR Reviews (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)

Average Rating: 1.9 (1268 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 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
 3  High cholesterol Rhabdomyolysis; CPK spike to 57,000 (normal range 60-190); extreme pain in thigh muscles to the point of not being able to walk. Day and a half hospital stay; no apparent lasting kidney or liver problems. Been one month since acute onset pain and am recovering. Levels almost normal; muscles in entire body stiff and slightly sore; will be going for some physical therapy. Lipitor was very effective in lowering my F 35 2 months
7/27/2005
 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
 3  lower cholesterol tingling extremities bruising insomnia M 48 180 days
7/25/2005
 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
 2  high cholesterol Hair thinning, muscle aches, memory loss, tiredness, moody So glad I found this website, I was worried it was just me which is what my GP made me feel. Though my cholesterol is good the side effects are not worth it!! Time to try new meds! F 36 5 months
7/16/2005
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 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
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 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
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 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
 3  genetic hyperlipidemia Like a vast majority of those contributing, a lightheadedness, tingling in the scalp, visual deficits (not double vision or blurriness but a sense of my right eye drooping though it is not). The lightheadedness and Wokred great at lowering cholesterol from 276 to 194 but at what price? It is a bad feeling walking around thinking you've got a tumor behind your eye! M 33 2 years
6/24/2005
 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
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6/22/2005
 3  cholesterol pain in my arms M 66 1 years
6/19/2005
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 5  hyperlipidemia Temporary constipation relieved by fiber supplements, gone after about 6 weeks. Possibly increased hair loss - (and I am female so it is really unfortunate) but thinning hair among women at my age also runs in my mothers family so can't really blame statins. I have a lipid problem that doesn't respond to diet or exercise. Agressive cholesterol management is my only option. Liptor works. I take 40mgs/day, may be able to lower it since my total cholesterol dropped from 300 to 120 in two months. My doctor put me on CoQ 10 at the same time as the Lipitor, and explained possible side effects. Lipitor actually reversed blockages in one of my brothers. 4 out of 5 of us are on statins - 3 Lipitor. No serious bad effects. Try CoQ 10 to prevent/reduce side effects. F 49 5 months
6/17/2005
 2  High Cholesterol I've been taking Lipitor for three months and just had my blood tests done yesterday. I'm awaiting those results, but I've decided to stop the Lipitor. My doctor is in complete agreement and has recommeded Zocor once my side effects from Lipitor disappear. I've had tingling and numbness in my arms and hands, general achiness all over (similar to flu), and my knuckles are so swollen I can't remove my rings. I've also noticed twitching around my mouth. My heels hurt in the morning when I first get up, but the pain subsides once I take a few steps. My husband has been taking Lipitor for about five years with no side effects. F 58 3 months
6/15/2005
 5  Heart problems, high ldl I have been on lipitor for 10 years for heart maintenance 20Mg...Iwas changed to 10Mg and added tricor 145 Mg because of high ldl. I do experience leg weakness and cramping...cramping relieved with Potassium M 67 10 years
6/12/2005
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